Wooden chess sets, boards and clocks
Delivered to the United Kingdom. Delivery times, costs and returns are set out in our shipping and refund policies.
01 How big are the pieces, and will it fit my table?
Product descriptions give the dimensions, the king height and the square size where available. As a guide, a 10 cm king suits squares of about 50 mm, which makes the board around 45 cm across. A king under 55 mm is a travel size.
If a dimension you need is not listed, or if in doubt, email us the width of your table before you order and we will confirm which sizes fit.
02 Will it look like the photographs?
Wood is a natural material. Grain, tone and figure vary from one item to the next and may differ slightly from the photographs. This variation is a characteristic of the material and is not a defect.
If the item you receive is not what you ordered, or arrives damaged, contact us at contact@montelli-chess.com. The steps are set out in our refund policy.
03 How is it delivered?
We deliver to the United Kingdom only. The UK shipping cost is £0.00. Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days and delivered in 5 to 7 business days from order confirmation. UK import duties and taxes are included in the price.
Full details are in our shipping policy.
04 What if it isn't right when it arrives?
You have 30 days from the day your order arrives to change your mind. Email us first and we will confirm the return address and the steps. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by the customer; faulty, damaged or incorrect items are covered by us.
Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 14 days of receiving the return. Full details are in our refund policy.
Buying guide
What changes at each price
Three price bands, and what changes between them.
Around £100
Solid hardwood, hand-carved pieces, a folding board with built-in piece storage. Pyrography decoration burnt into the wood. Unweighted pieces.
Around £150
Mahogany and sycamore marquetry board, and weighted pieces.
Around £280
Boxwood and ebony squares, hand-built gloss lacquer and drawer joinery.























































