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This pattern is drawn from the chessmen that were common in German clubs and homes through the earlier part of the twentieth century, and it was a design built to be used.
It looks plain at a glance and rewards a second one. Rings run round the collars, and the whole army is drawn to one outline.
The bases are wide, which is what keeps a simple design sitting properly on its square and stops a tall piece feeling top heavy when you pick it up.
The knight repays a close look, and it is the piece that carries the character of the pattern.
The king stands at a full playing height of 104mm, and you will find the set among our reproduction chess pieces.
The proportions do the work here. An upright shank that curves the same way on every piece, the ringed collars, and a base wide enough to anchor the whole thing. Nothing shouts, and after a few games that turns out to be the point.
Both armies are boxwood. The dark half is ebonised, brought to a near black, so the contrast across the board is a matter of tone across one timber.
The knight is where the hand work goes. The jaw holds a shadow line instead of flattening into a smooth lump.
The set asks for honest table space. A full army needs somewhere to live off the board during a game, and the captured material builds a real pile. Worth knowing if your playing table is small.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 55mm to 60mm. Either end is a genuine fit, so choose by the table you have.
The chessmen this one is modelled on were the everyday sets of German clubs and homes in the decades either side of the 1920s. They were built to be used, and the broad foot and the well proportioned outline are what that use produced.
A set that topples or crowds its own squares does not survive twenty years of play.
The rings are the borrowed part. Collars of that kind belong to the French Lardy chessmen, and their arrival on a German outline is the small oddity that makes the pattern worth a second look.
They also do real work. A ring catches light where the shank meets the head, which is exactly where your eye needs a marker when you are scanning a crowded middlegame from a seated distance.
Keep the set out of direct sun and away from a heater, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone. Store them somewhere they are not sliding against each other in transit.
The reason to pick this one is proportion. It looks right across a table and stays put when you place a piece firmly, which is what a set gets used for.
The knight is the detail that lifts it above the ordinary. The set has real presence in the hand without being a lump, and it moves freely enough for a long casual game as readily as a serious one.
It suits a player who wants a period pattern they will actually play with, and anyone who likes a design that earns its keep quietly. It does not suit someone set on a naturally dark timber, or a player who wants the planted feel of a heavily weighted tournament set.
If you want a broader view of the family this belongs to, look across our Staunton chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm to 60mm. Both ends of that window suit the set, so the choice is really about how much room you want around the back rank.
No. This is a pieces only listing, so the chessmen arrive on their own. A board and any storage are chosen separately, which is the advantage of buying pieces this way.
Thirty four. That is two more than the thirty two of a standard army, and the spares come in the box.
Boxwood brought to a near black. The name refers to the colour, so what you are getting is boxwood on both sides of the board.
1,200 grams for all the pieces. That is enough for one to settle when it is placed, and it stays light enough in the hand to move freely.
Everything else in the army is a shape you already know. The knight is where the differences show, and it is worth turning one over in the hand before you decide.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
104mm (4.1 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
43mm (1.7 inch) |
|
Queen |
89mm high, 43mm base |
|
Bishop |
78mm high, 36mm base |
|
Knight |
74mm high, 36mm base |
|
Rook |
62mm high, 36mm base |
|
Pawn |
49mm high, 32mm base |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised Boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.16 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Total set weight |
1,200 grams (2.7 lbs) |
|
Pattern |
1920s German Staunton |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in ebonised boxwood and boxwood
Two pieces beyond the thirty two of a standard army
Chess board not included
Storage box not included
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.
This pattern is drawn from the chessmen that were common in German clubs and homes through the earlier part of the twentieth century, and it was a design built to be used.
It looks plain at a glance and rewards a second one. Rings run round the collars, and the whole army is drawn to one outline.
The bases are wide, which is what keeps a simple design sitting properly on its square and stops a tall piece feeling top heavy when you pick it up.
The knight repays a close look, and it is the piece that carries the character of the pattern.
The king stands at a full playing height of 104mm, and you will find the set among our reproduction chess pieces.
The proportions do the work here. An upright shank that curves the same way on every piece, the ringed collars, and a base wide enough to anchor the whole thing. Nothing shouts, and after a few games that turns out to be the point.
Both armies are boxwood. The dark half is ebonised, brought to a near black, so the contrast across the board is a matter of tone across one timber.
The knight is where the hand work goes. The jaw holds a shadow line instead of flattening into a smooth lump.
The set asks for honest table space. A full army needs somewhere to live off the board during a game, and the captured material builds a real pile. Worth knowing if your playing table is small.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 55mm to 60mm. Either end is a genuine fit, so choose by the table you have.
The chessmen this one is modelled on were the everyday sets of German clubs and homes in the decades either side of the 1920s. They were built to be used, and the broad foot and the well proportioned outline are what that use produced.
A set that topples or crowds its own squares does not survive twenty years of play.
The rings are the borrowed part. Collars of that kind belong to the French Lardy chessmen, and their arrival on a German outline is the small oddity that makes the pattern worth a second look.
They also do real work. A ring catches light where the shank meets the head, which is exactly where your eye needs a marker when you are scanning a crowded middlegame from a seated distance.
Keep the set out of direct sun and away from a heater, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone. Store them somewhere they are not sliding against each other in transit.
The reason to pick this one is proportion. It looks right across a table and stays put when you place a piece firmly, which is what a set gets used for.
The knight is the detail that lifts it above the ordinary. The set has real presence in the hand without being a lump, and it moves freely enough for a long casual game as readily as a serious one.
It suits a player who wants a period pattern they will actually play with, and anyone who likes a design that earns its keep quietly. It does not suit someone set on a naturally dark timber, or a player who wants the planted feel of a heavily weighted tournament set.
If you want a broader view of the family this belongs to, look across our Staunton chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm to 60mm. Both ends of that window suit the set, so the choice is really about how much room you want around the back rank.
No. This is a pieces only listing, so the chessmen arrive on their own. A board and any storage are chosen separately, which is the advantage of buying pieces this way.
Thirty four. That is two more than the thirty two of a standard army, and the spares come in the box.
Boxwood brought to a near black. The name refers to the colour, so what you are getting is boxwood on both sides of the board.
1,200 grams for all the pieces. That is enough for one to settle when it is placed, and it stays light enough in the hand to move freely.
Everything else in the army is a shape you already know. The knight is where the differences show, and it is worth turning one over in the hand before you decide.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
104mm (4.1 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
43mm (1.7 inch) |
|
Queen |
89mm high, 43mm base |
|
Bishop |
78mm high, 36mm base |
|
Knight |
74mm high, 36mm base |
|
Rook |
62mm high, 36mm base |
|
Pawn |
49mm high, 32mm base |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised Boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.16 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Total set weight |
1,200 grams (2.7 lbs) |
|
Pattern |
1920s German Staunton |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in ebonised boxwood and boxwood
Two pieces beyond the thirty two of a standard army
Chess board not included
Storage box not included
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.
