The gift they'll still play at forty
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- Solid wood
- Hand-carved pieces
- Folds to store
- No batteries
- Plays at any age
- Walnut and sycamore
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
Bought once in 1998, still in the cupboard
This is the set your parents should have given you. Hand-carved Staunton pieces, a proper walnut and sycamore board, a case that folds flat. It's heavy enough to feel like something. It's beautiful enough to leave on the coffee table. And it's the same pattern Jaques created in 1849 that tournament players use today.
You buy it once. Your child plays it now. Their child plays it later. The maths works out to pennies per game over a lifetime.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives
One complete set, ready to play. No assembly, no batteries, no screen time.
Complete Staunton Set
32 hand-carved wooden pieces. Tournament pattern. Weighted and finished by hand. Kings to pawns, all there, ready to play.
- ✓ 32 hand-carved pieces
- ✓ Tournament Staunton pattern
- ✓ Weighted and balanced
Folding Board and Case
Walnut and sycamore board. Closes in seconds. Lives on a shelf as beautifully as it plays on the table.
- ✓ 15 inch board
- ✓ Walnut and sycamore
- ✓ Folds flat to store
Lives Anywhere You Play
Coffee table. Dining room. Holiday house. The board is stable, the pieces don't scatter, and it folds to travel with you.
- ✓ Stable, weighted board
- ✓ Pieces stay in place
- ✓ Travels in its case
Ships within 2 to 3 business days
Was £58.99
Folding Chess Board - Luxury 15 Inch Chess Set: £39.99
While they play
What slow play builds
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Strategy
Chess forces you to think ahead. Every move matters. That's how children learn to plan and weigh consequences without a screen telling them the answer.
Concentration
A real game demands attention. No notifications. No timer. Just two people, a board, and time that stretches because the game is worth it.
Problem Solving
Chess is logic in play. Every position is a puzzle. Children who play learn to see patterns, test ideas, and find solutions on their own.
Connection
Slow Sunday afternoons. Long dinner parties. The quiet competitive nights a family remembers. Chess creates time together without distraction.
What families say about Jaques of London
What parents say
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Buyers choose this for a milestone
Christenings, 6th birthdays, moving into their own home. One gift that marks the moment and stays for decades.
Ordered as a gift, not for yourself
Grandparents, godparents, friends. If you're buying it, you're choosing something the child will remember you by.
Years Jaques has made games
We made the Staunton pattern in 1849. It's still the only pattern used in tournaments. This set carries that into your home.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this set, not another
| Jaques Folding Chess Board - Luxury 15 Inch Chess Set | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic and felt |
| Pieces carved by hand | ✅ | ❌ Injection-moulded |
| Weight and balance in your hand | ✅ | ⚠️ Light and generic |
| Folds flat to store on a shelf | ✅ | ⚠️ Needs a cupboard |
| Tournament-pattern Staunton pieces | ✅ | ❌ Novelty or simplified |
| 30-day returns, 60-day warranty | ✅ | ⚠️ Standard only |
| Survives a childhood and after | ✅ | ❌ Replaced within years |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Hand-carved
- ✅ Weighted pieces
- ✅ Folds flat
- ✅ Tournament pattern
- ✅ 30-day returns
- ✅ Lasts decades
- ❌ Plastic
- ❌ Mass-moulded
- ⚠️ Lightweight
- ⚠️ Needs storage
- ❌ Novelty shapes
- ⚠️ Basic guarantee
- ❌ Breaks quickly
Ships within 2 to 3 business days
Was £58.99
Folding Chess Board - Luxury 15 Inch Chess Set: £39.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions parents ask
What age can they play?
Six onwards for learning the rules. Younger children enjoy moving the pieces. The set grows with them: beginner games at six, serious play at twelve, competitive play at twenty. It's one set for a lifetime of play, not a ladder of replacements.
Is it really worth the price?
One buyer put it this way: 'Worth every penny full price.' This set plays for decades. Played one game per week, it costs pennies per game over ten years. Compare that to the plastic set you replace twice. One set, bought once. That's the maths.
What's inside when it arrives?
32 hand-carved Staunton pieces, a 15-inch walnut and sycamore board, and a case that folds shut. Everything ready to play. No assembly, no batteries, no pieces missing. It arrives in gift-ready packaging.
How do I know the quality is real?
Hold it. The weight tells you. The wood is solid walnut and sycamore, not veneer. The pieces are hand-finished, not injection-moulded. One customer wrote, 'Not the usual tat from China.' Another said, 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' We offer 30-day returns and a 60-day warranty: if it doesn't feel like what we promised, send it back.
How much does it cost?
The Folding Chess Board - Luxury 15 Inch Chess Set is £39.99 today (down from £58.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Ships within 2 to 3 business days
Was £58.99
Folding Chess Board - Luxury 15 Inch Chess Set: £39.99
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
Jaques created the Staunton pattern in 1849. It became the only pattern used in tournaments worldwide. We didn't invent chess, but we invented the way the world plays it. This folding set carries that heritage into your home: proper pieces, a beautiful board, and a game that teaches strategy and patience without a screen. It's made to last because the best games deserve to be played for a lifetime, not discarded after a season.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
Begin a tradition
that outlasts trends
Was £58.99
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