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Metal does something on a chess board that timber cannot. Light catches the turned edges instead of sinking into grain, and a piece lifted off a square has a density behind it that boxwood of the same height never reaches. This set stands a 94mm king on a 35cm board, which puts a full brass army on a side table without it taking over the room.
The proportions are unusual and they are deliberate. The queen comes to 93mm, within a millimetre of the king, so the royal pair reads as a matched couple rather than a hierarchy. Below them the bishop is 80mm, the knight 72mm and the rook 60mm, down to a 43mm pawn.
Two colourways are offered here: shiny silver and black, and shiny gold and black. Both arrive with the board, so the set is ready to play straight out of the carton. It sits in our chess sets collection.
The silver and the gold are the same object. Same 94mm king, same 93mm queen, the same piece heights down to the 43mm pawn, and the same 13.97 inch board with 40mm squares underneath. The finish on the light army is the whole of the difference.
Which one to take is a room question rather than a chess question. Shiny silver against black is the cooler pairing and closer to the monochrome a player expects, so it disappears into a bookshelf more readily and photographs with less flare. Shiny gold against black is the warmer of the two and reads as an ornament first, which suits a mantel or a display cabinet where the set is meant to be noticed.
Metal is a small part of a catalogue that is mostly timber, and this is one of several routes into it. Cast metal and pewter ranges sit alongside it at different heights, weights and finishes, and our metal chess sets collection gathers them in one place so you can judge them against each other.
Weight is the first thing you notice and the hardest thing to photograph. At roughly 4,000g for the set, a piece put down on a square lands with a click rather than a tap, and it stays where it was put when the board is knocked. Thick black felt under every base is what keeps that firmness from marking the playing surface.
The second thing is the surface itself. Metal has no grain to read, so the shape has to carry the piece on its own, and the shiny finish turns every turned ring and every shoulder into a highlight that moves as you move around the table. These are made by hand, which is why the weight carries a plus or minus 10 percent tolerance and why small variations in finish appear between one set and the next. That variation is the mark of hand work rather than a fault.
On most Staunton patterns the queen sits ten to twenty percent below the king, and the gap is what tells them apart from across the table. Here there is one millimetre in it. The king is 94mm, the queen 93mm, and only the finial separates them at a glance: a cross above the king, a coronet above the queen.
The effect is a royal pair that genuinely reads as a pair, which is a large part of why this set looks the way it does set up. The practical note is the other side of the same coin, so check the top of the piece before you move rather than judging by height. Below the royals the drop is steep, from an 80mm bishop through a 72mm knight and a 60mm rook down to a 43mm pawn, so the back rank towers over the pawn line in a way a more evenly stepped set does not.
The board is 13.97 inch across, which is 35.5cm, with 40mm squares, and it is medium density fibreboard rather than timber. Forty millimetre squares under a 94mm king is a compact fit by any measure. Tournament convention wants 50mm to 55mm squares for a king at that height, so expect the back rank to sit shoulder to shoulder rather than with air around it. That is the trade this set makes, because the board is scaled to sit on a side table rather than to give the pieces room, and a long game played on it stays close.
If you would rather give the pieces more room, they will sit happily on a larger surface, and our chess boards collection lists square size on every product so you can match 50mm or 55mm directly. The carton itself holds the 32 pieces in the colourway you choose and the board. There are no spare queens in it, so a promoted pawn is handled with a captured piece or an upturned rook in the usual way.
The reason to buy this one is the metal itself: around 4,000g of brass on a 35cm board carries a presence on a shelf that a timber set of the same height does not, and a 93mm queen standing within a millimetre of a 94mm king is a proportion you will not meet often. Be straight about the playing surface, though, because 40mm squares under a 94mm king is tighter than tournament convention, which wants 50mm to 55mm at that height, so the back rank sits close and a long game on it feels cramped. The board is medium density fibreboard rather than timber, which is where the cost has been saved, so the substance of this purchase is the pieces rather than what sits under them. Take it as a display led set that plays, in whichever colourway suits the room, and look at a tournament set instead if club nights are the plan.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
No. This set is 32 pieces and no spare queens come with it, so a promoted pawn is handled with a captured piece or an upturned rook. It is worth knowing before you order, because a pair of spares is common at this level.
13.97 inch across, which is 35.5cm, with 40mm squares. It is medium density fibreboard, and the pieces sit on it on thick black felt bases.
No. A 94mm king normally calls for 50mm to 55mm squares and these are 40mm, so the back rank is compact and the set is built to be looked at as much as played on. If tournament proportions matter, our tournament chess sets collection is the better place to start.
Only the finish on the light army. One is shiny silver against black, the other shiny gold against black. Every dimension, the piece count and the board are identical across both.
Around 4,000g for the set, with a plus or minus 10 percent tolerance because the pieces are made by hand. Expect some variation between individual sets.
A soft dry cloth is enough for routine dusting. Avoid abrasive cleaners and heavy polishes, which dull a shiny finish over time, and keep the pieces dry.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
94mm (3.70 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
30mm |
|
Queen height |
93mm |
|
Bishop height |
80mm |
|
Knight height |
72mm |
|
Rook height |
60mm |
|
Pawn height |
43mm |
|
Piece construction |
Brass metal |
|
Colourways |
Shiny silver and black, or shiny gold and black |
|
Base finish |
Thick black felt |
|
Piece count |
32, with no spare queens |
|
Board size |
13.97 inch (35.5cm) |
|
Board square size |
40mm |
|
Board construction |
Medium density fibreboard |
|
Set weight |
4,000g approximate, plus or minus 10 percent |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in your chosen colourway, shiny silver and black or shiny gold and black
Two spare queens are not included, so the set is 32 pieces
One 13.97 inch (35.5cm) chess board with 40mm squares
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.
Metal does something on a chess board that timber cannot. Light catches the turned edges instead of sinking into grain, and a piece lifted off a square has a density behind it that boxwood of the same height never reaches. This set stands a 94mm king on a 35cm board, which puts a full brass army on a side table without it taking over the room.
The proportions are unusual and they are deliberate. The queen comes to 93mm, within a millimetre of the king, so the royal pair reads as a matched couple rather than a hierarchy. Below them the bishop is 80mm, the knight 72mm and the rook 60mm, down to a 43mm pawn.
Two colourways are offered here: shiny silver and black, and shiny gold and black. Both arrive with the board, so the set is ready to play straight out of the carton. It sits in our chess sets collection.
The silver and the gold are the same object. Same 94mm king, same 93mm queen, the same piece heights down to the 43mm pawn, and the same 13.97 inch board with 40mm squares underneath. The finish on the light army is the whole of the difference.
Which one to take is a room question rather than a chess question. Shiny silver against black is the cooler pairing and closer to the monochrome a player expects, so it disappears into a bookshelf more readily and photographs with less flare. Shiny gold against black is the warmer of the two and reads as an ornament first, which suits a mantel or a display cabinet where the set is meant to be noticed.
Metal is a small part of a catalogue that is mostly timber, and this is one of several routes into it. Cast metal and pewter ranges sit alongside it at different heights, weights and finishes, and our metal chess sets collection gathers them in one place so you can judge them against each other.
Weight is the first thing you notice and the hardest thing to photograph. At roughly 4,000g for the set, a piece put down on a square lands with a click rather than a tap, and it stays where it was put when the board is knocked. Thick black felt under every base is what keeps that firmness from marking the playing surface.
The second thing is the surface itself. Metal has no grain to read, so the shape has to carry the piece on its own, and the shiny finish turns every turned ring and every shoulder into a highlight that moves as you move around the table. These are made by hand, which is why the weight carries a plus or minus 10 percent tolerance and why small variations in finish appear between one set and the next. That variation is the mark of hand work rather than a fault.
On most Staunton patterns the queen sits ten to twenty percent below the king, and the gap is what tells them apart from across the table. Here there is one millimetre in it. The king is 94mm, the queen 93mm, and only the finial separates them at a glance: a cross above the king, a coronet above the queen.
The effect is a royal pair that genuinely reads as a pair, which is a large part of why this set looks the way it does set up. The practical note is the other side of the same coin, so check the top of the piece before you move rather than judging by height. Below the royals the drop is steep, from an 80mm bishop through a 72mm knight and a 60mm rook down to a 43mm pawn, so the back rank towers over the pawn line in a way a more evenly stepped set does not.
The board is 13.97 inch across, which is 35.5cm, with 40mm squares, and it is medium density fibreboard rather than timber. Forty millimetre squares under a 94mm king is a compact fit by any measure. Tournament convention wants 50mm to 55mm squares for a king at that height, so expect the back rank to sit shoulder to shoulder rather than with air around it. That is the trade this set makes, because the board is scaled to sit on a side table rather than to give the pieces room, and a long game played on it stays close.
If you would rather give the pieces more room, they will sit happily on a larger surface, and our chess boards collection lists square size on every product so you can match 50mm or 55mm directly. The carton itself holds the 32 pieces in the colourway you choose and the board. There are no spare queens in it, so a promoted pawn is handled with a captured piece or an upturned rook in the usual way.
The reason to buy this one is the metal itself: around 4,000g of brass on a 35cm board carries a presence on a shelf that a timber set of the same height does not, and a 93mm queen standing within a millimetre of a 94mm king is a proportion you will not meet often. Be straight about the playing surface, though, because 40mm squares under a 94mm king is tighter than tournament convention, which wants 50mm to 55mm at that height, so the back rank sits close and a long game on it feels cramped. The board is medium density fibreboard rather than timber, which is where the cost has been saved, so the substance of this purchase is the pieces rather than what sits under them. Take it as a display led set that plays, in whichever colourway suits the room, and look at a tournament set instead if club nights are the plan.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
No. This set is 32 pieces and no spare queens come with it, so a promoted pawn is handled with a captured piece or an upturned rook. It is worth knowing before you order, because a pair of spares is common at this level.
13.97 inch across, which is 35.5cm, with 40mm squares. It is medium density fibreboard, and the pieces sit on it on thick black felt bases.
No. A 94mm king normally calls for 50mm to 55mm squares and these are 40mm, so the back rank is compact and the set is built to be looked at as much as played on. If tournament proportions matter, our tournament chess sets collection is the better place to start.
Only the finish on the light army. One is shiny silver against black, the other shiny gold against black. Every dimension, the piece count and the board are identical across both.
Around 4,000g for the set, with a plus or minus 10 percent tolerance because the pieces are made by hand. Expect some variation between individual sets.
A soft dry cloth is enough for routine dusting. Avoid abrasive cleaners and heavy polishes, which dull a shiny finish over time, and keep the pieces dry.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
94mm (3.70 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
30mm |
|
Queen height |
93mm |
|
Bishop height |
80mm |
|
Knight height |
72mm |
|
Rook height |
60mm |
|
Pawn height |
43mm |
|
Piece construction |
Brass metal |
|
Colourways |
Shiny silver and black, or shiny gold and black |
|
Base finish |
Thick black felt |
|
Piece count |
32, with no spare queens |
|
Board size |
13.97 inch (35.5cm) |
|
Board square size |
40mm |
|
Board construction |
Medium density fibreboard |
|
Set weight |
4,000g approximate, plus or minus 10 percent |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in your chosen colourway, shiny silver and black or shiny gold and black
Two spare queens are not included, so the set is 32 pieces
One 13.97 inch (35.5cm) chess board with 40mm squares
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.
