The Staunton chess set was released in 1849 by Jaques of London of Hatton Garden in London. The pieces were designed to be easy to use and universally recognized by chess players of diverse backgrounds.
Jaques, a company based in London's Hatton Garden, released the Staunton chess set in 1849. The design of the pieces was intended to be straightforward and easily recognizable among chess enthusiasts with different experiences.