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A travel set has one job: survive being carried and still be playable when it lands. This one does it with magnets. Every piece carries a magnetic stud in the base and the board has an iron sheet concealed under the playing surface, so the position holds through a bump, a train, or a bag going sideways.
The whole thing is one object: a 30cm board on top of a shallow case, with a drawer in the side that takes the pieces in cut slots, so there is nothing separate to lose. Sixty millimetres at the king.
Four timbers are offered and the construction is identical across all of them. They sit among our wood chess pieces range.
The construction is identical across all four. Same 60mm king on a 22mm base, same folding 30cm board with the same drawer, same magnets, same 2,042g on the scales. Only the dark timber changes.
Sheesham is a warm mid brown with open grain, and it is the most affordable of the four. Padauk is redder and more strongly figured. Genuine ebony is dense black with a very fine grain. Rosewood sits between sheesham and padauk, darker and closer grained than either.
Choose on colour alone, because nothing else about the set changes. Full sized versions of these timbers run across our chess pieces collection.
Magnetic travel sets come in two kinds. The cheap approach puts a magnet in each piece and a magnet in each square, which works but drags the pieces sideways into alignment and feels dead in the hand. The better approach, used here, puts a steel sheet under the whole playing surface and a single magnet in each piece.
The result is that a piece holds wherever you put it rather than snapping to a grid, so the set still plays like a normal set. The hold is firm enough to survive a bag being carried and a table being knocked, and light enough that lifting a piece feels natural rather than like pulling it free.
The board and its case are a single object measuring 30cm by 30cm by 4.5cm. A drawer runs into the side and the pieces sit in cut slots inside it, so nothing travels loose in a bag and nothing arrives with three pawns missing.
The playing surface is timber rather than the printed card or plastic that most sets at this size use, and the case underneath is what carries the iron sheet the magnets work against. Shut, it is compact enough to sit in a carry on or a desk drawer between games.
Sixty millimetres is small. These pieces sit in the hand rather than standing over the board, and the carving is simplified accordingly: the knight is a clean profile rather than a detailed one, and the officers are distinguished by finial rather than by elaborate cutting. That is the correct decision at this scale, because fine detail on a 60mm piece just looks fussy.
Buy it as a second set for travel, a desk, a holiday house or a hospital stay, not as a replacement for a full sized set at home. Thirty centimetres is a smaller playing surface than any other set we carry. If you want a timber travel set closer to full size, the compact 37cm sets sit within our chess sets collection.
Most travel chess is plastic on printed card, and the difference here is that both halves are timber and the magnets are done properly. A steel sheet under the surface with a single magnet per piece means the pieces hold where you put them instead of snapping to a grid, which is the difference between a set you actually play on and a novelty. The drawer matters more than it sounds: a travel set that keeps its pieces inside itself is a travel set that still has all its pieces in two years. Be realistic about the scale. At 60mm this is a genuinely small set and the carving is simplified to suit, so it is a companion to a full sized set rather than a substitute for one. Between the timbers, take the sheesham unless you have a reason to want black.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Each piece carries a magnetic stud in its base and an iron sheet is concealed under the playing surface. Pieces hold wherever you place them rather than snapping to the centre of a square.
In a drawer set into the side of the case beneath the board, in cut slots, so the set travels as a single object.
Thirty centimetres square, on a case 4.5cm deep. It is the most compact playing surface of any set we carry.
No. Identical dimensions, identical construction and the same 2,042g. Only the dark timber changes.
Thirty two playing pieces plus two spare queens for pawn promotion.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
60mm (2.37 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
22mm |
|
Dark pieces |
Sheesham, padauk, genuine ebony or rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Magnets |
Magnetic stud in every piece, concealed iron sheet under the board |
|
Piece count |
32 playing pieces plus two spare queens |
|
Piece bases |
Felted |
|
Board size |
30cm x 30cm (12 inch), on a case 4.5cm deep |
|
Board type |
Board and case in one, with an integral side drawer for the pieces |
|
Board light squares |
Maple |
|
Total weight |
2,042g, board and pieces together |
|
Origin |
India |
|
Storage |
Integral drawer in the case |
32 chess pieces plus two spare queens
One 30cm magnetic chess board with an integral side drawer for the pieces
All products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
Is shipping really free?
Yes — we offer free standard shipping on all orders across Australia, with no minimum spend. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay.
Are there any exceptions to free shipping?
No exceptions. Every order ships free, regardless of size, weight, or order value.
How long will my order take to arrive?
Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 business days, with delivery times depending on your location. You'll receive tracking details by email once your order is on its way.
Do you ship to all areas of Australia?
Yes, we deliver Australia-wide, including regional and remote areas — all at no shipping cost to you.
Can I track my order?
Absolutely. As soon as your order ships, we'll email you a tracking number so you can follow its journey to your door.
What if I need my order quickly?
Get in touch before ordering and we'll do our best to help. Standard shipping is free, and we'll advise on the fastest available option for your area. To contact us, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Changed your mind? You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Sterling Chess will cover the cost of shipping return items under our 100-day free returns policy.
All Sterling Chess products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
If you're shopping for a new chess set, you're in the right place—and here's why.
1. We know chess inside and out
At Sterling Chess, we're not just another online store. We’re chess lovers, players, collectors, and game night fanatics.
That means we care about quality, balance, and feel—and we only stock sets we’d use ourselves. From tournament-grade boards to handcrafted wooden pieces, we’ve got what real players want.
2. Unmatched variety for every player
Whether you're just learning or a lifelong grandmaster, we have something for you.
Looking for a folding set for travel? A stunning showpiece for your home? A kid-friendly set for your budding chess champion? We’ve got it all—and more.
3. Fast and FREE shipping on all orders
Shipping is FREE on all Sterling Chess orders.
We ship quickly from local and international warehouses, so you’re not waiting weeks to get your game on.
Most orders are packed and sent within 24–48 hours. Plus, you’ll get tracking updates every step of the way.
4. Customer support that actually helps
Have a question? Need help choosing a set? Our friendly team is ready to help—no scripts, no bots, just real people who care about your experience.
You can call our team anytime between business hours on (03) 7037 0931 or email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au. Alternatively, you can use our live chat during business hours to contact our helpful support team.
5. Thousands of happy customers
Don't just take our word for it—our reviews speak for themselves. Sterling Chess is trusted by thousands of players who keep coming back for more. Great products. Great service. No hassle.
6. Classic games, too
We're all about chess—but we also carry backgammon, checkers, poker and other timeless strategy games. If you love the classics, you’ll feel right at home.
Ready to make your move?
Choose a chess set that fits your style, skill level, and space—and enjoy the Sterling Chess difference. You’ll love how it looks. You’ll love how it plays. And you’ll love buying from a team that loves the game just as much as you do.
A travel set has one job: survive being carried and still be playable when it lands. This one does it with magnets. Every piece carries a magnetic stud in the base and the board has an iron sheet concealed under the playing surface, so the position holds through a bump, a train, or a bag going sideways.
The whole thing is one object: a 30cm board on top of a shallow case, with a drawer in the side that takes the pieces in cut slots, so there is nothing separate to lose. Sixty millimetres at the king.
Four timbers are offered and the construction is identical across all of them. They sit among our wood chess pieces range.
The construction is identical across all four. Same 60mm king on a 22mm base, same folding 30cm board with the same drawer, same magnets, same 2,042g on the scales. Only the dark timber changes.
Sheesham is a warm mid brown with open grain, and it is the most affordable of the four. Padauk is redder and more strongly figured. Genuine ebony is dense black with a very fine grain. Rosewood sits between sheesham and padauk, darker and closer grained than either.
Choose on colour alone, because nothing else about the set changes. Full sized versions of these timbers run across our chess pieces collection.
Magnetic travel sets come in two kinds. The cheap approach puts a magnet in each piece and a magnet in each square, which works but drags the pieces sideways into alignment and feels dead in the hand. The better approach, used here, puts a steel sheet under the whole playing surface and a single magnet in each piece.
The result is that a piece holds wherever you put it rather than snapping to a grid, so the set still plays like a normal set. The hold is firm enough to survive a bag being carried and a table being knocked, and light enough that lifting a piece feels natural rather than like pulling it free.
The board and its case are a single object measuring 30cm by 30cm by 4.5cm. A drawer runs into the side and the pieces sit in cut slots inside it, so nothing travels loose in a bag and nothing arrives with three pawns missing.
The playing surface is timber rather than the printed card or plastic that most sets at this size use, and the case underneath is what carries the iron sheet the magnets work against. Shut, it is compact enough to sit in a carry on or a desk drawer between games.
Sixty millimetres is small. These pieces sit in the hand rather than standing over the board, and the carving is simplified accordingly: the knight is a clean profile rather than a detailed one, and the officers are distinguished by finial rather than by elaborate cutting. That is the correct decision at this scale, because fine detail on a 60mm piece just looks fussy.
Buy it as a second set for travel, a desk, a holiday house or a hospital stay, not as a replacement for a full sized set at home. Thirty centimetres is a smaller playing surface than any other set we carry. If you want a timber travel set closer to full size, the compact 37cm sets sit within our chess sets collection.
Most travel chess is plastic on printed card, and the difference here is that both halves are timber and the magnets are done properly. A steel sheet under the surface with a single magnet per piece means the pieces hold where you put them instead of snapping to a grid, which is the difference between a set you actually play on and a novelty. The drawer matters more than it sounds: a travel set that keeps its pieces inside itself is a travel set that still has all its pieces in two years. Be realistic about the scale. At 60mm this is a genuinely small set and the carving is simplified to suit, so it is a companion to a full sized set rather than a substitute for one. Between the timbers, take the sheesham unless you have a reason to want black.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Each piece carries a magnetic stud in its base and an iron sheet is concealed under the playing surface. Pieces hold wherever you place them rather than snapping to the centre of a square.
In a drawer set into the side of the case beneath the board, in cut slots, so the set travels as a single object.
Thirty centimetres square, on a case 4.5cm deep. It is the most compact playing surface of any set we carry.
No. Identical dimensions, identical construction and the same 2,042g. Only the dark timber changes.
Thirty two playing pieces plus two spare queens for pawn promotion.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
60mm (2.37 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
22mm |
|
Dark pieces |
Sheesham, padauk, genuine ebony or rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Magnets |
Magnetic stud in every piece, concealed iron sheet under the board |
|
Piece count |
32 playing pieces plus two spare queens |
|
Piece bases |
Felted |
|
Board size |
30cm x 30cm (12 inch), on a case 4.5cm deep |
|
Board type |
Board and case in one, with an integral side drawer for the pieces |
|
Board light squares |
Maple |
|
Total weight |
2,042g, board and pieces together |
|
Origin |
India |
|
Storage |
Integral drawer in the case |
32 chess pieces plus two spare queens
One 30cm magnetic chess board with an integral side drawer for the pieces
All products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
Is shipping really free?
Yes — we offer free standard shipping on all orders across Australia, with no minimum spend. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay.
Are there any exceptions to free shipping?
No exceptions. Every order ships free, regardless of size, weight, or order value.
How long will my order take to arrive?
Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 business days, with delivery times depending on your location. You'll receive tracking details by email once your order is on its way.
Do you ship to all areas of Australia?
Yes, we deliver Australia-wide, including regional and remote areas — all at no shipping cost to you.
Can I track my order?
Absolutely. As soon as your order ships, we'll email you a tracking number so you can follow its journey to your door.
What if I need my order quickly?
Get in touch before ordering and we'll do our best to help. Standard shipping is free, and we'll advise on the fastest available option for your area. To contact us, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Changed your mind? You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Sterling Chess will cover the cost of shipping return items under our 100-day free returns policy.
All Sterling Chess products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
If you're shopping for a new chess set, you're in the right place—and here's why.
1. We know chess inside and out
At Sterling Chess, we're not just another online store. We’re chess lovers, players, collectors, and game night fanatics.
That means we care about quality, balance, and feel—and we only stock sets we’d use ourselves. From tournament-grade boards to handcrafted wooden pieces, we’ve got what real players want.
2. Unmatched variety for every player
Whether you're just learning or a lifelong grandmaster, we have something for you.
Looking for a folding set for travel? A stunning showpiece for your home? A kid-friendly set for your budding chess champion? We’ve got it all—and more.
3. Fast and FREE shipping on all orders
Shipping is FREE on all Sterling Chess orders.
We ship quickly from local and international warehouses, so you’re not waiting weeks to get your game on.
Most orders are packed and sent within 24–48 hours. Plus, you’ll get tracking updates every step of the way.
4. Customer support that actually helps
Have a question? Need help choosing a set? Our friendly team is ready to help—no scripts, no bots, just real people who care about your experience.
You can call our team anytime between business hours on (03) 7037 0931 or email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au. Alternatively, you can use our live chat during business hours to contact our helpful support team.
5. Thousands of happy customers
Don't just take our word for it—our reviews speak for themselves. Sterling Chess is trusted by thousands of players who keep coming back for more. Great products. Great service. No hassle.
6. Classic games, too
We're all about chess—but we also carry backgammon, checkers, poker and other timeless strategy games. If you love the classics, you’ll feel right at home.
Ready to make your move?
Choose a chess set that fits your style, skill level, and space—and enjoy the Sterling Chess difference. You’ll love how it looks. You’ll love how it plays. And you’ll love buying from a team that loves the game just as much as you do.
