Nymzo creates hypermodern chess equipment for contemporary players. As chess experiences a cultural renaissance with 605 million global players seeking social connection beyond screens, Nymzo bridges traditional tournament quality with modern lifestyle needs. The flagship Stanton Series 01 features precision-cast metal bases, silicone cores, and engineered ABS shells for optimal 1.4kg weight distribution—delivering tournament-level stability with coffee shop portability.
Priced at $189, Nymzo occupies the premium-yet-accessible sweet spot between basic sets and expensive wooden collections, earning 4.9/5 stars from customers. Rather than competing with existing chess sets, the brand establishes an entirely new category for design-conscious players who value both serious gameplay and contemporary aesthetics. Nymzo isn't just updating chess gear—it's reimagining the game for a generation that demands quality without compromise.
Founding Story
In 2024, design agency partners Elliott Walker and Tim Hucklesby were playing chess in their Lower East Side studio when they realized a fundamental disconnect: while chess was experiencing a massive cultural renaissance, the equipment was stuffy, inexpressive—it hadn't evolved for a couple of hundred years. As seasoned creative directors, they saw contemporary players—from coffee shop enthusiasts to serious club members—stuck choosing between cheap plastic tournament sets and impractical wooden heirlooms.
Working from their studio off Stanton Street, they began developing what would become the Stanton Series 01, applying their design expertise to engineer the first truly modern chess set. Nymzo was born from a simple belief: serious players deserved equipment that matched both their skill level and contemporary lifestyle. The result was hypermodern chess gear that respects tradition while embracing the future—Staunton design from Stanton Street.
