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Both armies on this set carry a burnt finish, and they do not carry it equally. That difference is the whole point of the design, on an army standing 95mm to the top of the king.
Both armies are burnt. The dark side is taken much further, and that difference is what gives the board its contrast, so the two sides read apart from across a table.
The design takes its lead from the 1959 world chess tournament held in Zagreb, and the shapes themselves are the plain Staunton ones every player already knows.
The complete set weighs 1,210 grams, and the weighted bases put enough of that under each piece for it to settle the moment you let go of it.
You will find it in our reproduction chess pieces, alongside the other patterns with a history behind them.
The Burnt Zagreb is a working Staunton before it is anything else. Every shape on the board is the familiar one, so there is nothing to learn before the first move.
Each piece is hand carved, and the intricate detailing is where that shows. The set carries a lacquer shine, so the pieces pick up light on a lit table without looking glassy.
Look down at the feet and the order is easy to read. The king takes the broadest foot of all, the queen comes next, and then bishop, knight and rook stand together on one shared width.
The pawn is the only piece on anything slimmer than that. It leaves the front rank visually quiet and lets the back rank carry the position when you look down the board.
These pieces suit mid sized and larger boards, with squares of 55mm to 60mm. The wider end is the kinder fit, because the king takes a broad foot and the extra room keeps a little air around each piece.
This is a set for someone who wants a plain Staunton to play with and something with a bit of character sitting out on the table between games.
For a club player the size is right. The scale is generous without being unwieldy, and the bases carry enough weight that a knocked table does not rearrange the position.
For a first serious set it works too. Nothing in the vocabulary is unusual, so a newer player reads the board straight away, and the finish means it still looks like something once the game is over.
As a gift it does the job for the same reason. It reads as a considered object without asking the person opening it to know anything at all about chess.
Where it suits less well is a small board or a crowded side table. This is not a compact army, so it wants a surface with room on it, and the square size is the thing to check before ordering.
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.
What you are buying here is an unusual finish on an orthodox shape. The pattern gives you nothing to learn, and the burnt colour gives the set a character of its own on a table.
The weighting is the other half of it. Each base carries enough to hold its piece down through a long game, and the army has real heft in the hand without becoming a chore to set up.
Buy it if you want one set that plays properly and still looks like something when the board is packed away. If you would rather have a plain timber Staunton without the burnt colour, look across our Staunton chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
55mm to 60mm, and the wider end is the safer choice. Below that window the bases begin to crowd each other and the position gets harder to read at a glance.
Yes, the grade is weighted. There is enough mass under each base to keep a piece planted once you have put it down.
34. That is the 32 a game uses, plus a spare queen of each colour so a promotion does not send you hunting for a captured piece.
Both armies carry it, and the light side keeps a warm toasted tone. The dark side has been taken much further, and the gap between them is what you see when you look across the board.
No. This listing is the chessmen only, so a board is chosen separately to suit the square size.
Both, honestly. It is weighted and sized for real games, and the finish means it holds its own as an object on a shelf between them.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
95mm high (3.7 inch), 40mm base |
|
Queen |
83mm high (3.3 inch), 38mm base |
|
Bishop |
78mm high (3.1 inch), 35mm base |
|
Knight |
69mm high (2.7 inch), 35mm base |
|
Rook |
55mm high (2.2 inch), 35mm base |
|
Pawn |
51mm high (2.0 inch), 29mm base |
|
Dark pieces |
Burnt Boxwood, taken further |
|
Light pieces |
Burnt Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Total weight |
1,210 grams (2.67 lbs) |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.17 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in burnt boxwood
Two pieces more than a standard game array uses
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.
Both armies on this set carry a burnt finish, and they do not carry it equally. That difference is the whole point of the design, on an army standing 95mm to the top of the king.
Both armies are burnt. The dark side is taken much further, and that difference is what gives the board its contrast, so the two sides read apart from across a table.
The design takes its lead from the 1959 world chess tournament held in Zagreb, and the shapes themselves are the plain Staunton ones every player already knows.
The complete set weighs 1,210 grams, and the weighted bases put enough of that under each piece for it to settle the moment you let go of it.
You will find it in our reproduction chess pieces, alongside the other patterns with a history behind them.
The Burnt Zagreb is a working Staunton before it is anything else. Every shape on the board is the familiar one, so there is nothing to learn before the first move.
Each piece is hand carved, and the intricate detailing is where that shows. The set carries a lacquer shine, so the pieces pick up light on a lit table without looking glassy.
Look down at the feet and the order is easy to read. The king takes the broadest foot of all, the queen comes next, and then bishop, knight and rook stand together on one shared width.
The pawn is the only piece on anything slimmer than that. It leaves the front rank visually quiet and lets the back rank carry the position when you look down the board.
These pieces suit mid sized and larger boards, with squares of 55mm to 60mm. The wider end is the kinder fit, because the king takes a broad foot and the extra room keeps a little air around each piece.
This is a set for someone who wants a plain Staunton to play with and something with a bit of character sitting out on the table between games.
For a club player the size is right. The scale is generous without being unwieldy, and the bases carry enough weight that a knocked table does not rearrange the position.
For a first serious set it works too. Nothing in the vocabulary is unusual, so a newer player reads the board straight away, and the finish means it still looks like something once the game is over.
As a gift it does the job for the same reason. It reads as a considered object without asking the person opening it to know anything at all about chess.
Where it suits less well is a small board or a crowded side table. This is not a compact army, so it wants a surface with room on it, and the square size is the thing to check before ordering.
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.
What you are buying here is an unusual finish on an orthodox shape. The pattern gives you nothing to learn, and the burnt colour gives the set a character of its own on a table.
The weighting is the other half of it. Each base carries enough to hold its piece down through a long game, and the army has real heft in the hand without becoming a chore to set up.
Buy it if you want one set that plays properly and still looks like something when the board is packed away. If you would rather have a plain timber Staunton without the burnt colour, look across our Staunton chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
55mm to 60mm, and the wider end is the safer choice. Below that window the bases begin to crowd each other and the position gets harder to read at a glance.
Yes, the grade is weighted. There is enough mass under each base to keep a piece planted once you have put it down.
34. That is the 32 a game uses, plus a spare queen of each colour so a promotion does not send you hunting for a captured piece.
Both armies carry it, and the light side keeps a warm toasted tone. The dark side has been taken much further, and the gap between them is what you see when you look across the board.
No. This listing is the chessmen only, so a board is chosen separately to suit the square size.
Both, honestly. It is weighted and sized for real games, and the finish means it holds its own as an object on a shelf between them.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
95mm high (3.7 inch), 40mm base |
|
Queen |
83mm high (3.3 inch), 38mm base |
|
Bishop |
78mm high (3.1 inch), 35mm base |
|
Knight |
69mm high (2.7 inch), 35mm base |
|
Rook |
55mm high (2.2 inch), 35mm base |
|
Pawn |
51mm high (2.0 inch), 29mm base |
|
Dark pieces |
Burnt Boxwood, taken further |
|
Light pieces |
Burnt Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Total weight |
1,210 grams (2.67 lbs) |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.17 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in burnt boxwood
Two pieces more than a standard game array uses
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.
