Magnat Chess Set
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Delivered 25 Jul – 29 Jul · Free UK Delivery 🇬🇧
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Description▾
The Magnat is the flagship of the KnightleyChess collection. A 120 mm king, 2.66 kg of solid wood, and a finish that speaks for itself. This is a set built not just to be played, but to be kept for life.
The ultimate gift for someone who appreciates the finest things.
Specifications▾
- Board size (open): 550 x 275 mm
- Board thickness: 60 mm
- King's height: 120 mm / 4.72 in
- Materials: Beech, birch
- Weight: 2.66 kg / 5.86 lbs
Craftsmanship▾
Each set is shaped and finished by hand in small workshops where woodworking is a tradition, not a process. The wood is selected for its density and natural grain before being cut, sanded, and lacquered by artisans who have spent years perfecting their technique. The result is a set that feels as considered as it looks.
Delivery and Returns▾
Free UK delivery in 4 to 8 business days. All orders are tracked and insured.
14-day return window from the date of delivery. Contact us at support@knightleychess.co.uk and we will arrange everything.
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The Schachwerk Difference
DESIGN
There is a difference between a chess set that gets used and one that gets noticed. Every piece in our collection is chosen for its proportions, its finish, and the way it looks in a room. We do not stock sets that cut corners on aesthetics. If it does not look exceptional in person, it does not make our collection.
MATERIALS
The weight of a piece tells you everything. Our sets are built from solid hardwoods — beech, birch, walnut chosen for their density and grain. Thick boards, hand-lacquered pieces, no hollow interiors, no synthetic shortcuts. Built to last decades, not months.
OUR PROMISE
Every order is fully tracked from dispatch to delivery. If something arrives damaged, we sort it no lengthy processes. Free returns within 14 days, support available 7 days a week, response within 24 hours. We stand behind every set we sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mass-produced sets use hollow pieces and synthetic finishes that wear quickly. Ours are solid wood, hand-shaped and lacquered the difference is immediate the moment you hold a piece. It is not just a chess set, it is something you keep for years.
Every set we list has been selected and verified before appearing on our store. The wood grain, the finish, the weight what you see is what arrives. Our reviews speak for themselves.
A good rule: the recipient's level does not matter as much as the occasion. For a first serious set, the Classic or Olympic. For a gift that makes an impression, the Ambassador or Gladiator. If you are unsure, contact us we reply within 24 hours.
Large retailers stock volume. We stock quality. Every set in our collection is handpicked, every order is tracked, and if anything goes wrong we handle it personally. You are not a ticket number here.