Black & White Marble Chess Pieces — Handmade Natural Stone, No Board

This black and white marble chess pieces set is hand-carved from natural black and white marble — the most universally recognized chess colorway, in genuine natural stone. This listing includes pieces only; no board is included. It is designed for buyers who already own a chess board and want to upgrade to genuine natural stone pieces, or who are pairing pieces with a board purchased separately.

32 hand-polished pieces  ·  No board included  ·  King 3.5 in  ·  Fits 16–20 inch boards  ·  Free US shipping  ·  30-day returns

What's Included in This Black & White Marble Chess Pieces Set

• 32 × hand-carved natural stone chess pieces — 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Bishops, 4 Knights, 4 Rooks, and 16 Pawns — 16 pieces in deep black marble and 16 in bright white marble — each individually hand-carved to Staunton form and hand-polished to a smooth finish
• No board included. This is a pieces-only listing. The pieces are sized to fit standard 16 to 20 inch chess boards.
• Individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces — a separate felt bottom packet included for every piece, preventing contact scratching during play and storage
• RADICALn branded secure fragile packaging — purpose-built for natural stone transit
• Piece replacement service — if any piece is ever chipped or damaged, contact us and we will source a matching replacement from the same black or white marble variety

Need a board too? See our complete marble chess sets or our 15-inch board-only listing from $79.35.

Built for Buyers Who Already Have a Board — Or Want a Bigger One

This pieces-only listing exists for three specific buyers: someone who already owns a chess board and wants to upgrade to genuine natural stone pieces without replacing the board itself; someone who wants to pair these pieces with a larger 16 to 20 inch board for a more dramatic full-size display; and someone replacing a lost or damaged piece from an existing black and white set. Black and white marble is the classic colorway that needs no justification — it integrates into any interior and suits any board it's paired with, making it the safest standalone piece purchase in the RADICALn collection.

At $75.85, this is also the most accessible way to bring genuine natural stone chess pieces into your home if you already have a board you're happy with.

Display Pieces, Replacement Sets, and Custom Board Pairings

Beyond gameplay, a set of 32 hand-carved black and white marble pieces is striking displayed on a shelf or mantel without a board at all — the classic Staunton silhouette reads as sculpture as much as a game piece. For buyers building a custom setup, these pieces pair with any 16 to 20 inch board in a complementary stone or finish, offering more flexibility than a fixed board-and-piece set.

As a gift, this is the right choice for someone who already owns a chess board and would appreciate an upgrade to genuine natural stone pieces, a collector building a piece collection across different stone varieties, or a replacement gift for someone whose existing set is missing pieces.

Materials & Craftsmanship — Natural Black and White Marble, Handmade

The black pieces are carved from natural black marble — a dense, fine-grained metamorphic stone that polishes to a deep, consistent, reflective surface with subtle natural veining. The white pieces are carved from natural white marble — a fine-grained metamorphic stone that polishes to a bright, clean surface, also with subtle natural veining. Neither stone is dyed or treated; the color is entirely geological.

Every piece is individually hand-carved to classic Staunton form and hand-polished after carving. Because both stones are natural materials, the exact veining pattern on your pieces will vary slightly from the product photography — this is the expected character of genuine natural stone, not a manufacturing inconsistency.

Specifications

How to Care for Your Black & White Marble Chess Pieces

• Cleaning: Wipe pieces with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry immediately. Do not leave moisture sitting on either the black or white marble surfaces.
• What to avoid: Never use acid-based cleaners — vinegar, lemon juice, bleach, or standard household products permanently etch polished marble. Never use abrasive cloths or scouring pads.
• Preserving the finish: Both black and white marble can show gradual tone shift with prolonged direct sunlight. Position pieces away from direct window light to maintain the natural colors long-term.
• Storage and handling: Store pieces separated in soft cloth bags between uses to prevent contact scratching. Natural stone can chip if dropped from height — contact us if a piece is damaged and we will source a matching replacement.

Perfect For

• Buyers who already own a chess board — for upgrading to genuine natural stone pieces without replacing an existing board you already like
• Custom board pairings — for buyers building a personalized setup with a 16 to 20 inch board purchased separately
• Replacement piece sets — for replacing a full set of pieces lost, damaged, or worn from regular use
• Any chess player, regardless of home style — black and white is the lowest-risk, most universally appropriate piece colorway in the collection
• Birthday gift — for a chess player who already has a board and would appreciate a classic piece upgrade
• Christmas gift — a premium natural stone gift sized to suit gifting without committing to a full board set
• Corporate gifting — the classic colorway is the safest, most universally appropriate choice for client or executive gifts
• Display object collectors — for buyers who want a sculptural set of 32 hand-carved natural stone objects, with or without ever using them for play

Explore the Full Range

• Want a complete set with a board included?
  • Black & White 12-inch Complete Set ($99.50) →
  • Black & White 15-inch Complete Set ($149) →
  • Black & White 15-inch with Storage Box ($172) →
• Need just a board? See our 15-inch board-only listing ($79.35) →
• Browse the full collection: All Marble Chess Sets →  ·  All Board Games →

This black and white marble chess pieces set brings the most universally recognized chess colorway to any 16 to 20 inch chess board you already own. No board is included with this listing. At $75.85 with free US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee, it's the natural way to upgrade an existing board to genuine natural stone pieces. If you have questions about board compatibility or anything else — contact us directly. We know every set we make.