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King side rook and knight
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Aug 21, 2020
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#3
As usual, sound provides sound information.
Not all old Staunton sets have these markings though - but Jaques sets do, and sets described as "probably Ayres", and I think British Chess Company sets do as well. Plus others.
It is a frequently made mistake to think that the crown markings on one rook and knight of each colour are indicative of the set being a Jaques set. Many sellers on eBay make this mistake, and quite a few auction houses do too - these are antiques experts who should know better
Aug 21, 2020
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#4
It was for notation. Modern chess including books uses algebraic notation. In algebraic notation a move like 1. Rac1 or Rfc1 tells us which of the 2 Rooks was moved to c1. Previously it would be distinguished by Kings Rook or just Rook. Same with knights. Bishops being inherently differentiated by light or dark bishop needs no stamp distinction.
I've seen some Staunton pieces that have markings on them for king side rooks and knights. Why does this matter? And why not for the bishop? Thank you.