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The king on this set comes with two finials and you can swap them, by hand, with no glue and no tools. That is not something any other set we carry does, and it means one purchase gives you two different silhouettes at the head of the board.
The second unusual piece is the rook. The set ships a double rook, cut as a single piece showing two turret forms, which the maker offers as a first of its kind.
Triple weighted to 2,150g on a 113mm king, in ebony or bud rosewood. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Genuine ebony is close to pure black with almost no visible figure. On a set whose selling point is the carving and the finials, that is an argument in its favour: nothing in the timber competes with the shapes.
Bud rosewood is the opposite. A burl figured reddish brown with swirling darker grain, where the timber itself is the interest and no two pieces come out alike. It suits a buyer who wants the set to read as wood first.
Dimensions, the 2,150g weight and the finial system are identical across both, and so is the price. The wider range sits in our wood chess pieces range.
The king's finial unscrews and lifts off, and the second one seats in its place. No adhesive is involved and nothing is permanently modified, so you can change it as often as you like or change it back.
Why it matters: the finial is the single most identifying feature of a king, and swapping it genuinely changes the character of the back rank. It also solves a real problem for anyone who owns more than one board, since a finial that reads well against a light board can disappear against a dark one.
Most sets in this price band arrive lacquered, which gives immediate gloss and a hard shell that chips at the edges over years of handling. These are buff polished instead: lower sheen, more scratch resistant, and it wears rather than chips.
The knight mane is the other place the labour went. The maker reports testing more than thirty variations before settling on the wave used here, and it shows in how the hair reads as separate strands rather than as a carved ridge. Because the knights are cut freehand, no two are quite the same.
Squares of 60mm. A 49mm base on a 55mm square leaves barely three millimetres of visible board around the king, and the back rank becomes a solid wall of timber.
Sixty millimetre boards are a specialist size rather than a shelf standard, so confirm what you have before ordering. No board is included with these pieces; our chess boards collection is filtered by square size.
The swappable finials are the reason to buy this rather than another large luxury Staunton, and they are properly engineered rather than a gimmick: they seat by hand, need no glue, and genuinely change the character of the back rank. The double rook is the other novelty and it is well cut. Beyond the tricks it is a serious set, triple weighted at 2,150g with a knight mane the maker clearly spent real time on, and buff polished rather than lacquered, which is the more durable choice. The one hard constraint is 60mm squares, which most people do not own, so settle your board before you settle your timber.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. At a 49mm king base a 55mm board leaves almost no visible square around the piece.
The king's finial unscrews and lifts off, and the alternate one seats in its place by hand. No glue or tools are needed and nothing is permanently altered, so you can swap back at any time.
A rook cut as a single piece showing two turret forms, which the maker offers as a first of its kind. It ships with the set.
Genuine ebony is near black with almost no figure, which puts all the attention on the carving. Bud rosewood is a figured burl where the timber is the interest. Dimensions, weight and price are identical.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
113mm (4.44 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Queen height |
94mm (3.70 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
46mm (1.81 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
86mm (3.38 inch) |
|
Knight height |
82mm (3.22 inch) |
|
Rook height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Rook base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
43mm (1.69 inch), bishop and knight |
|
Pawn height |
56mm (2.20 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
37mm (1.45 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts |
|
Finish |
Buff polished rather than lacquered |
|
King finials |
Two supplied, interchangeable by hand without glue |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens and a double rook |
|
Total set weight |
2,150g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One spare king finial, interchangeable by hand
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 king on this set comes with two finials and you can swap them, by hand, with no glue and no tools. That is not something any other set we carry does, and it means one purchase gives you two different silhouettes at the head of the board.
The second unusual piece is the rook. The set ships a double rook, cut as a single piece showing two turret forms, which the maker offers as a first of its kind.
Triple weighted to 2,150g on a 113mm king, in ebony or bud rosewood. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Genuine ebony is close to pure black with almost no visible figure. On a set whose selling point is the carving and the finials, that is an argument in its favour: nothing in the timber competes with the shapes.
Bud rosewood is the opposite. A burl figured reddish brown with swirling darker grain, where the timber itself is the interest and no two pieces come out alike. It suits a buyer who wants the set to read as wood first.
Dimensions, the 2,150g weight and the finial system are identical across both, and so is the price. The wider range sits in our wood chess pieces range.
The king's finial unscrews and lifts off, and the second one seats in its place. No adhesive is involved and nothing is permanently modified, so you can change it as often as you like or change it back.
Why it matters: the finial is the single most identifying feature of a king, and swapping it genuinely changes the character of the back rank. It also solves a real problem for anyone who owns more than one board, since a finial that reads well against a light board can disappear against a dark one.
Most sets in this price band arrive lacquered, which gives immediate gloss and a hard shell that chips at the edges over years of handling. These are buff polished instead: lower sheen, more scratch resistant, and it wears rather than chips.
The knight mane is the other place the labour went. The maker reports testing more than thirty variations before settling on the wave used here, and it shows in how the hair reads as separate strands rather than as a carved ridge. Because the knights are cut freehand, no two are quite the same.
Squares of 60mm. A 49mm base on a 55mm square leaves barely three millimetres of visible board around the king, and the back rank becomes a solid wall of timber.
Sixty millimetre boards are a specialist size rather than a shelf standard, so confirm what you have before ordering. No board is included with these pieces; our chess boards collection is filtered by square size.
The swappable finials are the reason to buy this rather than another large luxury Staunton, and they are properly engineered rather than a gimmick: they seat by hand, need no glue, and genuinely change the character of the back rank. The double rook is the other novelty and it is well cut. Beyond the tricks it is a serious set, triple weighted at 2,150g with a knight mane the maker clearly spent real time on, and buff polished rather than lacquered, which is the more durable choice. The one hard constraint is 60mm squares, which most people do not own, so settle your board before you settle your timber.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. At a 49mm king base a 55mm board leaves almost no visible square around the piece.
The king's finial unscrews and lifts off, and the alternate one seats in its place by hand. No glue or tools are needed and nothing is permanently altered, so you can swap back at any time.
A rook cut as a single piece showing two turret forms, which the maker offers as a first of its kind. It ships with the set.
Genuine ebony is near black with almost no figure, which puts all the attention on the carving. Bud rosewood is a figured burl where the timber is the interest. Dimensions, weight and price are identical.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
113mm (4.44 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Queen height |
94mm (3.70 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
46mm (1.81 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
86mm (3.38 inch) |
|
Knight height |
82mm (3.22 inch) |
|
Rook height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Rook base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
43mm (1.69 inch), bishop and knight |
|
Pawn height |
56mm (2.20 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
37mm (1.45 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts |
|
Finish |
Buff polished rather than lacquered |
|
King finials |
Two supplied, interchangeable by hand without glue |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens and a double rook |
|
Total set weight |
2,150g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One spare king finial, interchangeable by hand
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.
