Staunton's chess set design was influenced by?
Victorian fashion
Army uniforms
Medieval armor
Standardisation
Answer
The Staunton chess set design, popularised in the mid-19th century, was influenced by the need for standardisation in chess pieces. Prior to Staunton's design, chess sets exhibited significant variations in the shapes and styles of the pieces, making it challenging to conduct tournaments and ensure consistency.
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