Three Different Designs for Chess Knights
One of the defining traits of a chess set is the knight. While each of the other pieces can bring their own flair to a chess set, especially the crown of the King or the coronet of the Queen. But with the Staunton chess set, the knight is the one piece that offers the greatest opportunity to find a chess set with exceptional detail.
While there are several different styles of knights, and many areas where a craftsman may showcase his work, there are generally three different types of knights: German, French, and Russian Style.
German Style
German Style chess pieces are where the nose of the knight is cut so that it is at a 45 degree angle. There is nothing overly significant about the angle, it just a way to have the knight stick out.
French Style
The French style is when the nose is straight across. More often than not, designers are going to create chess sets where the knight is fashioned at this level. Again, there is nothing special about the angle, but it does allow the knight to have a more prominent display of a mane.
Russian Style
The final style is the Russian Style. Here, the knight is the most head strong, with the nose pointing straight up and down. Symbolic of the history that the Russians have brought to the game and history of chess, the knight stands proud amongst the rest of the chess pieces.
No knight is right or wrong, but now you have an idea of the different designs behind the knight the next time you view a chess set.
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