Classic Chess Sets

A proper chess board should feel as serious as the game itself.

Classic chess set in wood by Hrachya Ohanyan

Wooden Chess Set Classic Folding 15.7" | 40 cm

$299.00
Luxury walnut chess and backgammon set with carved scale frame, pieces set for play

Luxury Walnut Chess & Backgammon Set - Classic 23.6" | 60 cm

$2,097.00
Plain classic wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with an edge-to-edge playing field, both armies set up, 50 cm

Wooden Chess Set Classic Traditional 19.6" | 50 cm

$289.00
Wooden chess set with pale floral ornament border by Hrachya Ohanyan, both armies set up on the 50 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Floral Ornament Hand Carved 19.6" | 50 cm

$289.00
Pale beech chess and backgammon set with engraved carpet-pattern border, both armies set up on the 40 cm board

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Carpet Pattern Engraved 15.7" | 40 cm

$319.00
Armenian wooden chess and backgammon set with ARMENIA engraved and grape ornament, 60 cm

Armenian Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Engraved 23.6" | 60 cm

$479.00
Plain classic wooden chess and backgammon set by Hrachya Ohanyan, both armies set up on the 50 cm board

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Classic 19.6" | 50 cm

$339.00
Wooden chess and backgammon set with woven carved border, 50 cm, pieces set up for play

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Woven Carved 19.6" | 50 cm

$429.00
Chess set and backgammon board Dubai design with contour outline carved beech wood

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Dubai 15.6" | 40 cm

$349.00
Plain classic wooden chess and backgammon set with bronze clasp, both armies set up on the 30 cm board

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Classic Bronze Details 11.8" | 30 cm

$259.00
Wooden chess and backgammon set with engraved leaf garland border and carved pomegranate, both armies set up, 30 cm

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Pomegranate Classic 11.8" | 30 cm

$259.00
Armenian chess and backgammon set with ARMENIA engraved on the border and Mount Ararat relief, 50 cm

Armenian Chess & Backgammon Set Ararat Engraved 19.6" | 50 cm

$479.00
Wooden chess and backgammon set with sculpted Mount Ararat edge and brass studs, both armies set up, 60 cm

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Mount Ararat Classic 23.6" | 60 cm

$779.00
Wooden chess set on cast bronze legs by Hrachya Ohanyan with pierced floral carving, both armies set up, 40 cm

Luxury Walnut Chess Set Bronze Legs Handmade 15.6" | 40 cm

$1,462.00
Round wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with hammered rim and scalloped field, both armies set up, 50 cm

Wooden Chess Set Circular Carved 19.6" | 50 cm

$429.00
Wooden chess set with storage - carved footed box with stippled sides and pieces set for play, 35 cm

Wooden Chess Set with Storage Carved 13.8" | 35 cm

$369.00
Star-shaped wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with brass studs, both armies set up on the 50 cm board

Luxury Wooden Chess Set Star-Shaped Handmade 19.6" | 50 cm

$509.00
Box-style wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with carved city buildings around the board, 60 cm

Luxury Walnut Chess Set with Storage Classic 23.6" | 60 cm

$5,109.00
Wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with a diamond mosaic inlay border, both armies set up on the 30 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Classic Traditional 11.8" | 30 cm

$239.00
Chess set for three players, classic three-sided wooden board, 23.6" / 60 cm, by Hrachya Ohanyan

Luxury Wooden Chess Set for Three Players Classic 23.6" | 60 cm

$679.00
Wooden chess set with engraved ornament border by Hrachya Ohanyan, both armies set up on the 30 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Ornamental 11.8" | 30 cm

$235.00
Classic wooden chess set hand carved by Hrachya Ohanyan, board and pieces set up

Wooden Chess Set Classic Hand Carved 11.8"-19.6" | 30-50 cm

From $199.00
Luxurious hand-carved wooden chess set with a built-in storage box, 60 cm

Luxury Walnut Chess Set with Storage Basket Weave Bronze 23.6" | 60 cm

$6,609.00
Plain wooden chess set with an edge-to-edge playing field by Hrachya Ohanyan, both armies set up, 30 cm

Wooden Chess Set Classic Premium 11.8" | 30 cm

$179.00
Wooden chess and backgammon set with floral carved frame and brass feet, 50 cm, pieces set up

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Floral Carved 19.6" | 50 cm

$429.00
Wooden chess and backgammon set with a carpet-pattern diamond border, both armies set up on the 40 cm board

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Carpet Pattern Diamond 15.7" | 40 cm

$349.00
Wooden chess and backgammon set with engraved lace border, 60 cm, pieces set up for play

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Classic Handmade 23.6" | 60 cm

$539.00
Classic wooden chess and backgammon set with braided engraved edge and bronze details, both armies set up, 40 cm

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Classic Bronze Details 15.6" | 40 cm

$319.00
Wooden chess and backgammon set with engraved leaf-and-scroll border, both armies set up on the 50 cm board

Wooden Chess & Backgammon Set Classic Carved 19.6" | 50 cm

$429.00
Wooden chess set on cast bronze legs by Hrachya Ohanyan with basket-weave carved border, both armies set up, 40 cm

Wooden Chess Set Bronze Legs & Details 15.6" | 40 cm

$859.00
Carved star-shaped wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with both armies set up, 30 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Star-Shaped Carved 11.8" | 30 cm

$259.00
Small star-shaped wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with both armies set up, 24 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Star-Shaped 9.4" | 24 cm

$209.00
Plain wooden travel chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with an edge-to-edge playing field, both armies set up, 30 cm

Wooden Chess Set Classic Travel 11.8" | 30 cm

$239.00
Round wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with hammered rim and brass studs, both armies set up, 30 cm

Wooden Chess Set Circular Handmade 11.8" | 30 cm

$319.00
Wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with an engraved floral border, both armies set up on the 40 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Classic Solid Wood 15.7" | 40 cm

$259.00
Small wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with a shaped stippled frame, both armies set up on the 24 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Classic Handmade 9.4" | 24 cm

$239.00
Classic carved wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan, both armies set up on the 50 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Classic Carved 19.6" | 50 cm

$509.00
Wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with a scalloped carved frame, both armies set up on the 50 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Classic Handmade 19.6" | 50 cm

$427.00
Small wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with a chip-carved border, both armies set up on the 24 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Classic 9.4" | 24 cm

$235.00
Wooden chess set with MOSCOW engraved on the border and St. Basil's domes carved in the corners, pieces set for play, 50 cm

Wooden Chess Set Moscow 19.6" | 50 cm

$372.00
Star-shaped wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with both armies set up, 50 cm board

Luxury Wooden Chess Set Star-Shaped 19.6" | 50 cm

$427.00
Round wooden chess set with DUBAI engraved on the border, Burj Al Arab and palm carvings, pieces set for play, 40 cm

Wooden Chess Set Dubai Round 15.6" | 40 cm

$318.00
Round wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with engraved rim and both armies set up, 30 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Circular 11.8" | 30 cm

$239.00
Wooden chess set with MOSCOW engraved on the border and St. Basil's domes carved in the corners, pieces set for play, 30 cm

Wooden Chess Set Moscow 11.8" | 30 cm

$235.00
Armenian chess set with ARMENIA engraved on the board and grape motifs, both armies set up, 30 cm

Armenian Chess Set Classic Carved 11.8" | 30 cm

$235.00
Star-shaped wooden chess set by Hrachya Ohanyan with both armies set up, 30 cm board

Wooden Chess Set Star-Shaped Handmade 11.8" | 30 cm

$235.00
circular chess set wooden round chess board design

Wooden Chess Set Circular 19.6" | 50 cm

$509.00
circular wooden chess set with ARMENIA engraving

Armenian Chess Set Armenia Engraved 11.8" | 30 cm

$235.00

About this collection

A proper chess board should feel as serious as the game itself. These classic wooden chess sets are handcrafted by Hrachya Ohanyan — an Armenian artisan whose work carries the quiet confidence of traditional woodworking done right.

Clean lines, solid wood construction, and boards built to be played on for decades. Each set is made by hand in Armenia and finished to a standard that mass-produced boards simply cannot reach. The design is timeless: no gimmicks, no overly decorative elements — just a well-made chess board that earns its place on any table.

Available in sizes from 40 cm to 60 cm. Free shipping to the US, Canada and Europe on every order.

See also: carved ornamental boards, Ararat outlined designs, and the full chess set collection.

Frequently asked questions

What sizes do the classic chess sets come in?

From 40 cm up to 60 cm. Check each product page for exact board and square dimensions.
Are these boards handmade?

Yes — every classic chess set is made by hand in Armenia by artisan Hrachya Ohanyan from solid wood, finished to a standard mass-produced boards cannot reach.
Are these suitable for serious play?

Yes. The clean, timeless design and solid wood construction make them ideal for daily games, club play, and decades of use.
Is shipping really free?

Yes to the US, Canada and all of Europe. Other countries pay a flat $100 for tracked delivery; Brazil, Chile and New Zealand pay $200.