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Genuine ebony at 104mm is where this listing sits, and the two facts belong together. Ebony is dense and expensive, and a set this tall uses a great deal of it, which is why 1,660g of finished pieces costs what it costs.
The proportions are deliberately heavy. A 47mm king base and 40mm officer bases give the whole set a planted, wide stance that reads as substantial rather than elegant. This is not a delicate pattern.
Ebony against antiqued boxwood, with turned collar rings and thick green felts. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
At the luxury end of the range the differences are in proportion rather than in material, because nearly everything above a certain price is genuine ebony. What varies is how the mass is distributed.
This set puts it low and wide. A 47mm king base and 40mm officers make for a back rank that fills its squares, and 1,660g across 34 pieces gives roughly 49g a piece. The taller Excalibur at 118mm carries 2,000g but on a comparatively narrower officer base, so it reads as more upright where this reads as more grounded.
Antiqued boxwood is the other distinguishing choice. It is warmer and browner than new boxwood from the first day, which suits a pattern presented as a historical set. Compare the alternatives across our luxury chess pieces collection.
New boxwood is close to cream and it takes years of handling and light to mellow into something warmer. Antiqued boxwood has that ageing applied at the factory, so the light side arrives already browned.
Against a genuine ebony opponent the effect is a softer contrast than pure black against pure cream. It reads as a set that has been lived with, and under a bright lamp it throws back considerably less glare, which matters over a long game.
A 47mm king base at 104mm gives a ratio of 45 percent, where a conventional set of this height would sit nearer 42. The officers at 40mm are wider still relative to their heights.
The gain is stability, which on a set this heavy matters more than usual. A 49g piece that topples carries real momentum, and a wide foot is the simplest defence against it. The cost is that the set needs a generous board to breathe: at 55mm squares it fills the back rank almost completely, and 60mm gives it more room.
Ebony is dense and stable, but it is still timber. It does not like being left in direct sun, which will fade the surface unevenly, and it does not like dry heat, which can open fine checks along the grain over years.
Keep the set out of a sunny window and away from a heater and it will outlast you. No board is included with these pieces; our chess boards collection is filtered by square size and you want 55mm or 60mm.
The number that matters here is 1,660g of genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood, which is a serious quantity of expensive timber, and the wide 47mm base is what makes it feel deliberate rather than merely large. The antiqued light side is the right call for the pattern, giving a softer contrast and much less glare than new boxwood. Two things to plan for. The set wants 55mm to 60mm squares and will look crowded on anything smaller, so check your board first. And at roughly 49g a piece this is a heavy set to move around, which makes it a set for a permanent table rather than one to carry to a club.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm to 60mm. With a 47mm king base and 40mm officers this set fills its squares, and 60mm gives it more room to read.
Genuine ebony heartwood. It is not boxwood dyed black, and the density shows in the 1,660g total weight.
Boxwood that has been aged at the factory, so it arrives warmer and browner than new boxwood. It gives a softer contrast against the ebony and less glare under a lamp.
Around 49g a piece on average, with 1,660g across the full 34.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
104mm (4.09 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
47mm (1.85 inch) |
|
Queen height |
85mm (3.34 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
44mm (1.73 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
77mm (3.03 inch) |
|
Knight height |
75mm (2.95 inch) |
|
Rook height |
61mm (2.40 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
40mm (1.57 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
55mm (2.16 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
35mm (1.37 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Antiqued boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Heavily weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,660g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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.
Genuine ebony at 104mm is where this listing sits, and the two facts belong together. Ebony is dense and expensive, and a set this tall uses a great deal of it, which is why 1,660g of finished pieces costs what it costs.
The proportions are deliberately heavy. A 47mm king base and 40mm officer bases give the whole set a planted, wide stance that reads as substantial rather than elegant. This is not a delicate pattern.
Ebony against antiqued boxwood, with turned collar rings and thick green felts. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
At the luxury end of the range the differences are in proportion rather than in material, because nearly everything above a certain price is genuine ebony. What varies is how the mass is distributed.
This set puts it low and wide. A 47mm king base and 40mm officers make for a back rank that fills its squares, and 1,660g across 34 pieces gives roughly 49g a piece. The taller Excalibur at 118mm carries 2,000g but on a comparatively narrower officer base, so it reads as more upright where this reads as more grounded.
Antiqued boxwood is the other distinguishing choice. It is warmer and browner than new boxwood from the first day, which suits a pattern presented as a historical set. Compare the alternatives across our luxury chess pieces collection.
New boxwood is close to cream and it takes years of handling and light to mellow into something warmer. Antiqued boxwood has that ageing applied at the factory, so the light side arrives already browned.
Against a genuine ebony opponent the effect is a softer contrast than pure black against pure cream. It reads as a set that has been lived with, and under a bright lamp it throws back considerably less glare, which matters over a long game.
A 47mm king base at 104mm gives a ratio of 45 percent, where a conventional set of this height would sit nearer 42. The officers at 40mm are wider still relative to their heights.
The gain is stability, which on a set this heavy matters more than usual. A 49g piece that topples carries real momentum, and a wide foot is the simplest defence against it. The cost is that the set needs a generous board to breathe: at 55mm squares it fills the back rank almost completely, and 60mm gives it more room.
Ebony is dense and stable, but it is still timber. It does not like being left in direct sun, which will fade the surface unevenly, and it does not like dry heat, which can open fine checks along the grain over years.
Keep the set out of a sunny window and away from a heater and it will outlast you. No board is included with these pieces; our chess boards collection is filtered by square size and you want 55mm or 60mm.
The number that matters here is 1,660g of genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood, which is a serious quantity of expensive timber, and the wide 47mm base is what makes it feel deliberate rather than merely large. The antiqued light side is the right call for the pattern, giving a softer contrast and much less glare than new boxwood. Two things to plan for. The set wants 55mm to 60mm squares and will look crowded on anything smaller, so check your board first. And at roughly 49g a piece this is a heavy set to move around, which makes it a set for a permanent table rather than one to carry to a club.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm to 60mm. With a 47mm king base and 40mm officers this set fills its squares, and 60mm gives it more room to read.
Genuine ebony heartwood. It is not boxwood dyed black, and the density shows in the 1,660g total weight.
Boxwood that has been aged at the factory, so it arrives warmer and browner than new boxwood. It gives a softer contrast against the ebony and less glare under a lamp.
Around 49g a piece on average, with 1,660g across the full 34.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
104mm (4.09 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
47mm (1.85 inch) |
|
Queen height |
85mm (3.34 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
44mm (1.73 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
77mm (3.03 inch) |
|
Knight height |
75mm (2.95 inch) |
|
Rook height |
61mm (2.40 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
40mm (1.57 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
55mm (2.16 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
35mm (1.37 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Antiqued boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Heavily weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,660g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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.
