English Explanatory Dictionary

Staunton piece

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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

Word forms

Staunton piece Staunton pieces
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