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The American Staunton is a large club pattern, and this listing is the chessmen on their own. The king stands at the upper end of ordinary playing sizes, without tipping over into a display piece.
Every piece follows traditional Staunton shaping, so nothing here needs explaining to an opponent. The dark pieces are bud rosewood and the light are boxwood.
The whole army is triple weighted, with metal studs set into the bases for stability and heft. Pieces land and stop, and nothing rocks when the table is knocked.
Where the pattern takes a liberty is the knight. It has been given a full mane and a forward, aggressive posture, and it holds its own against the bishop next to it.
Everything about it is drawn for regular play at home or at a club, at the size a large board asks for.
The rank is shaped the way a Staunton rank should be. Collars step cleanly, the bishop carries a proper slit, and the rook battlements are square and even.
Boxwood and bud rosewood both hold a crisp edge at this scale, which is why they keep being used for this kind of work. Bud rosewood also deepens in colour over years, which is normal and generally counted an improvement.
The knight is the piece to look at. The mane is separated into ridges and the head is carried forward and slightly raised, which gives it movement.
At normal seated distance that gives the piece a shadow line down the neck, so it does not flatten into a silhouette. It is the detail that stops a large set from looking like scaled up furniture.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 55mm to 60mm. The larger is the size we would choose, because it leaves a comfortable ring of timber around every foot; the smaller still plays, but the opening back rank sits shoulder to shoulder.
Weight in a chess set is not vanity. A loaded base changes how a move is made, because a heavy piece has to be lifted deliberately and set down deliberately.
The piece stays exactly where you put it. Over a long game that is restful, because you stop half thinking about the pieces and think about the position.
Metal studs in the base are how it is done here. That is what holds a tall king steady against a passing sleeve, and it matters more on a set this size, because there is simply more piece standing above the board.
The trade is real and worth stating. A set this heavy is slower to put away, harder to carry, and unforgiving of a thin folding surface. It is built to sit on a proper table and stay there.
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. Oil and furniture polish yellow boxwood unevenly, which is why the light pieces want nothing but a dry cloth.
What makes this one worth the money is the combination of real weight and a knight somebody actually spent time on. The army lands and stays landed, and the mane and forward head are the details that lift it.
Bud rosewood against boxwood is a warm pairing, and the shaping is familiar enough that an opponent picks the set up and simply plays. It is shelved with our Staunton chess pieces, among the larger patterns.
The caveat is size, in both senses. At the bottom of its square window the opening position looks packed, so check the board before ordering. And a set this heavy lives on a table and does not travel. That is fine if it is the plan, and a nuisance if it is not.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
55mm to 60mm, and the roomier of the two is the better fit. It leaves space to place a piece cleanly into a crowded corner. Below that window the set is simply too big for the board.
Triple weighted, with the mass down in the bases, so the pieces are not going anywhere once they are down.
1,700 grams. That is a properly loaded army, and it shows in the first move you make with it.
It is the piece the artisans were given a free hand with, and it shows. Everything else in the army follows the Staunton outline exactly.
Thirty four. That is two more than a game array uses, and the extras are included in the box.
No. This listing is the chessmen alone, so a board is chosen separately and matched on its square size.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
106mm high (4.2 inch), 45mm base |
|
Queen |
89mm high (3.5 inch), 43mm base |
|
Bishop |
79mm high (3.1 inch), 40mm base |
|
Knight |
77mm high (3.0 inch), 39mm base |
|
Rook |
63mm high (2.5 inch), 40mm base |
|
Pawn |
52mm high (2.0 inch), 33mm base |
|
Dark pieces |
Bud Rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Wood combination |
Bud Rosewood / Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, metal studs set into the bases |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.16 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1,700 grams (3.75 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood
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.
The American Staunton is a large club pattern, and this listing is the chessmen on their own. The king stands at the upper end of ordinary playing sizes, without tipping over into a display piece.
Every piece follows traditional Staunton shaping, so nothing here needs explaining to an opponent. The dark pieces are bud rosewood and the light are boxwood.
The whole army is triple weighted, with metal studs set into the bases for stability and heft. Pieces land and stop, and nothing rocks when the table is knocked.
Where the pattern takes a liberty is the knight. It has been given a full mane and a forward, aggressive posture, and it holds its own against the bishop next to it.
Everything about it is drawn for regular play at home or at a club, at the size a large board asks for.
The rank is shaped the way a Staunton rank should be. Collars step cleanly, the bishop carries a proper slit, and the rook battlements are square and even.
Boxwood and bud rosewood both hold a crisp edge at this scale, which is why they keep being used for this kind of work. Bud rosewood also deepens in colour over years, which is normal and generally counted an improvement.
The knight is the piece to look at. The mane is separated into ridges and the head is carried forward and slightly raised, which gives it movement.
At normal seated distance that gives the piece a shadow line down the neck, so it does not flatten into a silhouette. It is the detail that stops a large set from looking like scaled up furniture.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 55mm to 60mm. The larger is the size we would choose, because it leaves a comfortable ring of timber around every foot; the smaller still plays, but the opening back rank sits shoulder to shoulder.
Weight in a chess set is not vanity. A loaded base changes how a move is made, because a heavy piece has to be lifted deliberately and set down deliberately.
The piece stays exactly where you put it. Over a long game that is restful, because you stop half thinking about the pieces and think about the position.
Metal studs in the base are how it is done here. That is what holds a tall king steady against a passing sleeve, and it matters more on a set this size, because there is simply more piece standing above the board.
The trade is real and worth stating. A set this heavy is slower to put away, harder to carry, and unforgiving of a thin folding surface. It is built to sit on a proper table and stay there.
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. Oil and furniture polish yellow boxwood unevenly, which is why the light pieces want nothing but a dry cloth.
What makes this one worth the money is the combination of real weight and a knight somebody actually spent time on. The army lands and stays landed, and the mane and forward head are the details that lift it.
Bud rosewood against boxwood is a warm pairing, and the shaping is familiar enough that an opponent picks the set up and simply plays. It is shelved with our Staunton chess pieces, among the larger patterns.
The caveat is size, in both senses. At the bottom of its square window the opening position looks packed, so check the board before ordering. And a set this heavy lives on a table and does not travel. That is fine if it is the plan, and a nuisance if it is not.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
55mm to 60mm, and the roomier of the two is the better fit. It leaves space to place a piece cleanly into a crowded corner. Below that window the set is simply too big for the board.
Triple weighted, with the mass down in the bases, so the pieces are not going anywhere once they are down.
1,700 grams. That is a properly loaded army, and it shows in the first move you make with it.
It is the piece the artisans were given a free hand with, and it shows. Everything else in the army follows the Staunton outline exactly.
Thirty four. That is two more than a game array uses, and the extras are included in the box.
No. This listing is the chessmen alone, so a board is chosen separately and matched on its square size.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
106mm high (4.2 inch), 45mm base |
|
Queen |
89mm high (3.5 inch), 43mm base |
|
Bishop |
79mm high (3.1 inch), 40mm base |
|
Knight |
77mm high (3.0 inch), 39mm base |
|
Rook |
63mm high (2.5 inch), 40mm base |
|
Pawn |
52mm high (2.0 inch), 33mm base |
|
Dark pieces |
Bud Rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Wood combination |
Bud Rosewood / Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, metal studs set into the bases |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.16 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1,700 grams (3.75 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood
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.
