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The Arabian Knight is carved with a finer head than the classical war horse: a narrower muzzle, a high arched neck and a mane cut in long separated locks that run further back than most patterns attempt. It is the reason the set carries the name and the reason it costs what it does.
Underneath it is a genuinely heavy build. The king is 107mm on a 49mm base, the queen 92mm on 47mm, and the weighting goes beyond the usual triple weight classification. The pieces alone come to around 1,900g.
Genuine ebony heartwood against boxwood, with a 60cm board of black anigre and maple. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
The same Arabian Knight pattern is listed separately as pieces only, in genuine ebony or bud rosewood. If you own a 60mm board already, or you want the bud rosewood, that is the listing to look at.
What the set adds is the correct board. A 49mm king base wants 60mm squares, and 60mm boards are a specialist size most people do not own. Getting the pairing right yourself takes a narrower search than it sounds.
The board is black anigre against maple at 13mm and 3,400g, a veneer construction. It gives a clean high-contrast surface without ebony pricing, which is sensible on a set where the ebony is already in the pieces. Other options across our chess boards collection.
Almost every piece in a Staunton set is turned against a metal profile, which is why pawns come out identical and rooks match each other exactly. The knight is the exception, and it is the only place a workshop can show what its carvers can do.
On this pattern the mane is cut as long separated locks running well back down the neck, and the muzzle is narrowed rather than left blunt. Both are slow, and both are done freehand, so the four knights in your set will differ slightly in the set of the head and the flow of the mane. That variation is the mark of hand work, not a defect.
The dark pieces are ebony heartwood, not boxwood dyed black. The colour is in the timber, so it shows a faint dark figure under direct light and will not lift off the high points after years of handling. Ebony is also dense, which is where a good part of the weight comes from.
The weighting goes beyond the usual triple weight classification. At around 1,900g across 34 pieces that is roughly 56g each, which is substantial for a 107mm set and gives the settled landing people buy heavy sets for. Weighting is added by hand, so the total varies by around ten per cent.
Sixty centimetres is a large playing surface by any measure. It wants a table at least a metre wide to leave room for captured pieces beside it, so measure before ordering rather than after.
Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board. No storage box is included. At 107mm the set is above the 95mm to 100mm band for rated play, so this is a home and display set. Conventional tournament sizes sit across our Staunton chess pieces range.
This is an expensive set and the money is in the right places: genuine ebony heartwood rather than ebonised boxwood, weighting beyond the usual triple classification, and a knight carving that actually justifies being named. The 60cm board is the practical argument for taking the set over the pieces, because a 49mm base genuinely needs 60mm squares and those boards are hard to source. Two things to be straight about. The board is veneer at 13mm, not solid timber, so the weight is in the pieces rather than underfoot. And 60cm plus 107mm pieces is a lot of table, so check your space. Buy it as the set that lives out permanently rather than one that goes back in a box between games.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
60cm x 60cm with 60mm squares, 13mm thick and around 3,400g, in black anigre and maple veneer.
Genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed or stained black. The colour runs through the timber rather than sitting on the surface.
Around 1,900g across the 34 pieces, roughly 56g each, which goes beyond the usual triple weight classification. Weighting is added by hand so the total varies by around ten per cent.
At least a metre wide. Sixty centimetres of board plus room for captured pieces beside it needs more table than people expect.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
107mm (4.2 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
49mm (1.9 inch) |
|
Queen height |
92mm (3.6 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
47mm (1.8 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
85mm (3.3 inch) |
|
Knight height |
79mm (3.1 inch) |
|
Rook height |
67mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
59mm (2.3 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
43mm (1.6 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Beyond triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
1,900g approximate |
|
Board size |
60cm x 60cm (23.6 inch) |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
13mm |
|
Board construction |
Black anigre and maple veneer, 3,400g |
|
Total set weight |
5,300g approximate |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 60cm black anigre and maple chess board with 60mm squares
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 Arabian Knight is carved with a finer head than the classical war horse: a narrower muzzle, a high arched neck and a mane cut in long separated locks that run further back than most patterns attempt. It is the reason the set carries the name and the reason it costs what it does.
Underneath it is a genuinely heavy build. The king is 107mm on a 49mm base, the queen 92mm on 47mm, and the weighting goes beyond the usual triple weight classification. The pieces alone come to around 1,900g.
Genuine ebony heartwood against boxwood, with a 60cm board of black anigre and maple. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
The same Arabian Knight pattern is listed separately as pieces only, in genuine ebony or bud rosewood. If you own a 60mm board already, or you want the bud rosewood, that is the listing to look at.
What the set adds is the correct board. A 49mm king base wants 60mm squares, and 60mm boards are a specialist size most people do not own. Getting the pairing right yourself takes a narrower search than it sounds.
The board is black anigre against maple at 13mm and 3,400g, a veneer construction. It gives a clean high-contrast surface without ebony pricing, which is sensible on a set where the ebony is already in the pieces. Other options across our chess boards collection.
Almost every piece in a Staunton set is turned against a metal profile, which is why pawns come out identical and rooks match each other exactly. The knight is the exception, and it is the only place a workshop can show what its carvers can do.
On this pattern the mane is cut as long separated locks running well back down the neck, and the muzzle is narrowed rather than left blunt. Both are slow, and both are done freehand, so the four knights in your set will differ slightly in the set of the head and the flow of the mane. That variation is the mark of hand work, not a defect.
The dark pieces are ebony heartwood, not boxwood dyed black. The colour is in the timber, so it shows a faint dark figure under direct light and will not lift off the high points after years of handling. Ebony is also dense, which is where a good part of the weight comes from.
The weighting goes beyond the usual triple weight classification. At around 1,900g across 34 pieces that is roughly 56g each, which is substantial for a 107mm set and gives the settled landing people buy heavy sets for. Weighting is added by hand, so the total varies by around ten per cent.
Sixty centimetres is a large playing surface by any measure. It wants a table at least a metre wide to leave room for captured pieces beside it, so measure before ordering rather than after.
Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board. No storage box is included. At 107mm the set is above the 95mm to 100mm band for rated play, so this is a home and display set. Conventional tournament sizes sit across our Staunton chess pieces range.
This is an expensive set and the money is in the right places: genuine ebony heartwood rather than ebonised boxwood, weighting beyond the usual triple classification, and a knight carving that actually justifies being named. The 60cm board is the practical argument for taking the set over the pieces, because a 49mm base genuinely needs 60mm squares and those boards are hard to source. Two things to be straight about. The board is veneer at 13mm, not solid timber, so the weight is in the pieces rather than underfoot. And 60cm plus 107mm pieces is a lot of table, so check your space. Buy it as the set that lives out permanently rather than one that goes back in a box between games.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
60cm x 60cm with 60mm squares, 13mm thick and around 3,400g, in black anigre and maple veneer.
Genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed or stained black. The colour runs through the timber rather than sitting on the surface.
Around 1,900g across the 34 pieces, roughly 56g each, which goes beyond the usual triple weight classification. Weighting is added by hand so the total varies by around ten per cent.
At least a metre wide. Sixty centimetres of board plus room for captured pieces beside it needs more table than people expect.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
107mm (4.2 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
49mm (1.9 inch) |
|
Queen height |
92mm (3.6 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
47mm (1.8 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
85mm (3.3 inch) |
|
Knight height |
79mm (3.1 inch) |
|
Rook height |
67mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
59mm (2.3 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
43mm (1.6 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Beyond triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
1,900g approximate |
|
Board size |
60cm x 60cm (23.6 inch) |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
13mm |
|
Board construction |
Black anigre and maple veneer, 3,400g |
|
Total set weight |
5,300g approximate |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 60cm black anigre and maple chess board with 60mm squares
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.
