"Staunton piece" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Staunton pieces [plural]
Rhymes: -iːs Head templates: {{en-noun}} Staunton piece (plural Staunton pieces)
  1. (chess) A form of chess piece now mandated for most chess competitions which were first designed by Nathaniel Cook and sold in 1849 and named for Howard Staunton, the best player of the time Wikipedia link: Staunton chess set Categories (topical): Chess
    Sense id: en-Staunton_piece-en-noun-lnPxmKtk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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