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The bridle knight is a nineteenth century English idea: the strap of a bridle cut across the muzzle and a browband above the eye, giving the piece a harnessed, working look rather than a bare heroic one. This version pairs the pieces with a board cut and finished to match them.
The bishop and knight both stand 84mm, so the officer rank sits level, and the whole set comes to 2,300g of pieces on a 5,600g board. That is around 7,900g in total, which is a great deal of chess set.
Bud rosewood against boxwood, with a 58cm board of bud rosewood and maple, 22mm of solid timber with green velvet underneath. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
These are the same pieces as the live CB Bridle Series Luxury 107mm listing, in the bud rosewood option. If you own a 60mm board, or you want the ebony version, that listing is the one to look at.
The board is the reason to take the set. Sixty millimetre squares are a specialist size that a 49mm king base genuinely requires, and this is 22mm of solid bud rosewood and maple at 5,600g, not a veneer face over a core. It weighs more than twice what the pieces do.
Matching timber across pieces and board is the other thing you get. The dark squares are the same bud rosewood as the dark pieces, so the set reads as one object rather than two. Compare across our chess boards collection.
Bishop and knight both stand 84mm on 41mm bases. On most sets there is a clear step between them, and it is one of the cues you use without noticing to read a position at speed.
Losing that step gives the middle of the back rank a calm horizontal band, and at this scale it works: the 107mm king and 95mm queen stand well clear above it, so the hierarchy that matters is still obvious. It takes a game or two to stop looking for the height difference between bishop and knight.
The advantage of carving this pattern at 84mm is that the detail survives. The strap runs from behind the ear, down across the cheek and over the muzzle, with the browband distinct above the eye, and at this size it sits clearly proud of the surface rather than being scored in.
Each knight is worked freehand, so the four in the set vary a little in the run of the strap and the angle of the head. Every other piece is turned against a metal profile, which keeps the pawns identical and the rooks square to each other.
Twenty two millimetres of solid bud rosewood and maple at 5,600g is a board that behaves like furniture. It sits flat without help, does not flex, and stays exactly where it is put. Green velvet on the underside protects the table.
Fifty eight centimetres of board plus 107mm pieces needs a table close to a metre wide with room for captured pieces beside it. At around 7,900g all up this is not something you move around. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board, no storage box. Conventional sizes sit across our Staunton chess pieces range.
This is a genuinely heavy set, and unusually the weight is in the right half: a 5,600g board of solid bud rosewood and maple, against 2,300g of pieces. Most sets at this price put a veneer board under good pieces; this does not. Add a bridle knight carved at 84mm where the strap and browband actually read, and matching timber across pieces and board, and it is a coherent object rather than an assembly. Two honest constraints. Sixty millimetre squares mean this set can never move to a smaller board, and 58cm plus 107mm pieces asks for close to a metre of table. Get the space right and it earns every centimetre of the table it takes up.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
58cm x 58cm with 60mm squares, 22mm thick and around 5,600g, in solid bud rosewood and maple with green velvet on the underside.
The 49mm king base is the constraint rather than the 107mm height. A king base wants to cover around three quarters of a square, which puts 49mm on 60mm. On a 55mm board the back rank crowds.
Both stand 84mm, which is how the pattern is proportioned. It gives the officer rank a level look, while the 107mm king and 95mm queen still stand well clear above it.
Yes. Twenty two millimetres of bud rosewood and maple at around 5,600g, with green velvet on the underside. It is not a veneer face over a core.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
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Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
107mm (4.21 inch) |
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King base diameter |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Queen height |
95mm (3.74 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
46mm (1.81 inch) |
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Bishop height |
84mm (3.30 inch) |
|
Knight height |
84mm (3.30 inch) |
|
Rook height |
66mm (2.59 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
59mm (2.32 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Bud rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
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Chess pieces weight |
2,300g approximate |
|
Board size |
58cm x 58cm (23 inch) |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board construction |
Bud rosewood and maple, green velvet underside, 5,600g |
|
Total set weight |
7,900g approximate |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 58cm bud rosewood 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 bridle knight is a nineteenth century English idea: the strap of a bridle cut across the muzzle and a browband above the eye, giving the piece a harnessed, working look rather than a bare heroic one. This version pairs the pieces with a board cut and finished to match them.
The bishop and knight both stand 84mm, so the officer rank sits level, and the whole set comes to 2,300g of pieces on a 5,600g board. That is around 7,900g in total, which is a great deal of chess set.
Bud rosewood against boxwood, with a 58cm board of bud rosewood and maple, 22mm of solid timber with green velvet underneath. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
These are the same pieces as the live CB Bridle Series Luxury 107mm listing, in the bud rosewood option. If you own a 60mm board, or you want the ebony version, that listing is the one to look at.
The board is the reason to take the set. Sixty millimetre squares are a specialist size that a 49mm king base genuinely requires, and this is 22mm of solid bud rosewood and maple at 5,600g, not a veneer face over a core. It weighs more than twice what the pieces do.
Matching timber across pieces and board is the other thing you get. The dark squares are the same bud rosewood as the dark pieces, so the set reads as one object rather than two. Compare across our chess boards collection.
Bishop and knight both stand 84mm on 41mm bases. On most sets there is a clear step between them, and it is one of the cues you use without noticing to read a position at speed.
Losing that step gives the middle of the back rank a calm horizontal band, and at this scale it works: the 107mm king and 95mm queen stand well clear above it, so the hierarchy that matters is still obvious. It takes a game or two to stop looking for the height difference between bishop and knight.
The advantage of carving this pattern at 84mm is that the detail survives. The strap runs from behind the ear, down across the cheek and over the muzzle, with the browband distinct above the eye, and at this size it sits clearly proud of the surface rather than being scored in.
Each knight is worked freehand, so the four in the set vary a little in the run of the strap and the angle of the head. Every other piece is turned against a metal profile, which keeps the pawns identical and the rooks square to each other.
Twenty two millimetres of solid bud rosewood and maple at 5,600g is a board that behaves like furniture. It sits flat without help, does not flex, and stays exactly where it is put. Green velvet on the underside protects the table.
Fifty eight centimetres of board plus 107mm pieces needs a table close to a metre wide with room for captured pieces beside it. At around 7,900g all up this is not something you move around. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board, no storage box. Conventional sizes sit across our Staunton chess pieces range.
This is a genuinely heavy set, and unusually the weight is in the right half: a 5,600g board of solid bud rosewood and maple, against 2,300g of pieces. Most sets at this price put a veneer board under good pieces; this does not. Add a bridle knight carved at 84mm where the strap and browband actually read, and matching timber across pieces and board, and it is a coherent object rather than an assembly. Two honest constraints. Sixty millimetre squares mean this set can never move to a smaller board, and 58cm plus 107mm pieces asks for close to a metre of table. Get the space right and it earns every centimetre of the table it takes up.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
58cm x 58cm with 60mm squares, 22mm thick and around 5,600g, in solid bud rosewood and maple with green velvet on the underside.
The 49mm king base is the constraint rather than the 107mm height. A king base wants to cover around three quarters of a square, which puts 49mm on 60mm. On a 55mm board the back rank crowds.
Both stand 84mm, which is how the pattern is proportioned. It gives the officer rank a level look, while the 107mm king and 95mm queen still stand well clear above it.
Yes. Twenty two millimetres of bud rosewood and maple at around 5,600g, with green velvet on the underside. It is not a veneer face over a core.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
107mm (4.21 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Queen height |
95mm (3.74 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
46mm (1.81 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
84mm (3.30 inch) |
|
Knight height |
84mm (3.30 inch) |
|
Rook height |
66mm (2.59 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
59mm (2.32 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Bud rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
2,300g approximate |
|
Board size |
58cm x 58cm (23 inch) |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board construction |
Bud rosewood and maple, green velvet underside, 5,600g |
|
Total set weight |
7,900g approximate |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 58cm bud rosewood 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.
