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This is a club set rather than a display set, and the base diameter is why. A tournament height 95mm king on a narrow 36mm base fits the 50mm squares that clubs, schools and most homes already own, where a wider based set of the same height would crowd them.
The officers follow the same logic at 33mm, so the back rank stays open and the middlegame does not turn into a traffic problem. Two timbers are offered, and each ships with a solid 48cm board matched to it.
Both sit among our Staunton chess pieces.
The pieces are identical between them. King 95mm on 36mm, queen 81mm on 36mm, bishop 73mm, knight 70mm, rook 61mm, pawn 52mm, all weighted at 1,200g across the set. Only the timber changes, and with it the board.
The ebonised option comes with an ebony and maple board at 3,000g, solid rather than a veneer over a core. The sheesham option comes with a sheesham and maple board at 4,000g. Both are 48cm with 50mm squares, 22mm thick, and both are felted with green velvet underneath.
The ebonised option is the dearer of the two, which is the ebony board rather than the pieces. The same pattern is listed as pieces only in both timbers across our wood chess pieces range.
Board fit is decided by base diameter, not by how tall the king is, and this is where most people buying a first serious set come unstuck. A 95mm king on a 45mm base needs 55mm or 60mm squares. The same king on a 36mm base sits correctly on 50mm.
Fifty millimetres is what club boards, school boards and most roll up mats use. That means this set works on equipment you or your club already own, and it means you can carry it to a club night and set it up on whatever is on the table. The trade is presence: at 36mm the pieces read as lean rather than imposing. It is a set chosen for playing rather than for looking at.
Ebonised boxwood is boxwood dyed black. The colour sits at the surface, so a deep chip shows pale timber underneath, but it gives the highest contrast against the natural light side and reads cleanly in poor light.
Sheesham is the timber itself, a warm mid brown with visible grain that deepens as it ages. Contrast against boxwood is gentler and the set looks less like equipment and more like an object. Each option ships with a board in the same family: ebony squares with the ebonised pieces, sheesham squares with the sheesham.
Both boards are 48cm across with 50mm squares and 22mm thick, felted underneath with green velvet. Twenty two millimetres is furniture thickness rather than the 12mm or 13mm of a veneer playing surface, which is unusual on a set at this level and is where a good part of the weight sits.
Forty eight centimetres is a compact footprint. It suits a dining table that has to be cleared afterwards, and it is the reason this set travels to a club more easily than a 58cm or 60cm one. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens. No storage box. Other sizes sit across our chess boards collection.
The narrow base is the design decision that makes this set useful. A tournament height king that actually fits a 50mm board means you upgrade the pieces without replacing the board, and that is worth more to most club players than another ten millimetres of height. Getting 22mm of timber under it rather than a 12mm veneer is the second surprise, and it is where the weight of the carton is. Between the two options, take the sheesham if you want an object and the ebonised if you want maximum contrast under club lighting. Be clear about what you are giving up: at 36mm these pieces are lean rather than commanding, and if presence on a table is the point, look at the wider based 104mm and 107mm sets instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The ebonised option ships with a solid ebony and maple board at 3,000g. The sheesham option ships with a sheesham and maple board at 4,000g. Both are 48cm with 50mm squares and 22mm thick.
Yes. Identical carving and dimensions, weighted at 1,200g across the set. Only the timber differs.
If your board has 50mm squares, yes. The narrow 36mm king base is what makes a tournament height king work on club sized squares.
The pieces are ebonised boxwood, which is boxwood dyed black. The board supplied with that option uses genuine ebony on its dark squares.
No. Each option is the 34 pieces and its matched board.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
95mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Queen height |
81mm (3.18 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
73mm (2.87 inch) |
|
Knight height |
70mm (2.75 inch) |
|
Rook height |
61mm (2.40 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
52mm (2.04 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
33mm (1.29 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood or sheesham, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
1,200g approximate |
|
Board size |
48cm x 48cm (19 inch) |
|
Board square size |
50mm (1.97 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board construction |
Solid ebony and maple at 3,000g, or sheesham and maple at 4,000g |
|
Board underside |
Felted with green velvet |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 48cm chess board with 50mm squares, in timber matched to the option chosen
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.
This is a club set rather than a display set, and the base diameter is why. A tournament height 95mm king on a narrow 36mm base fits the 50mm squares that clubs, schools and most homes already own, where a wider based set of the same height would crowd them.
The officers follow the same logic at 33mm, so the back rank stays open and the middlegame does not turn into a traffic problem. Two timbers are offered, and each ships with a solid 48cm board matched to it.
Both sit among our Staunton chess pieces.
The pieces are identical between them. King 95mm on 36mm, queen 81mm on 36mm, bishop 73mm, knight 70mm, rook 61mm, pawn 52mm, all weighted at 1,200g across the set. Only the timber changes, and with it the board.
The ebonised option comes with an ebony and maple board at 3,000g, solid rather than a veneer over a core. The sheesham option comes with a sheesham and maple board at 4,000g. Both are 48cm with 50mm squares, 22mm thick, and both are felted with green velvet underneath.
The ebonised option is the dearer of the two, which is the ebony board rather than the pieces. The same pattern is listed as pieces only in both timbers across our wood chess pieces range.
Board fit is decided by base diameter, not by how tall the king is, and this is where most people buying a first serious set come unstuck. A 95mm king on a 45mm base needs 55mm or 60mm squares. The same king on a 36mm base sits correctly on 50mm.
Fifty millimetres is what club boards, school boards and most roll up mats use. That means this set works on equipment you or your club already own, and it means you can carry it to a club night and set it up on whatever is on the table. The trade is presence: at 36mm the pieces read as lean rather than imposing. It is a set chosen for playing rather than for looking at.
Ebonised boxwood is boxwood dyed black. The colour sits at the surface, so a deep chip shows pale timber underneath, but it gives the highest contrast against the natural light side and reads cleanly in poor light.
Sheesham is the timber itself, a warm mid brown with visible grain that deepens as it ages. Contrast against boxwood is gentler and the set looks less like equipment and more like an object. Each option ships with a board in the same family: ebony squares with the ebonised pieces, sheesham squares with the sheesham.
Both boards are 48cm across with 50mm squares and 22mm thick, felted underneath with green velvet. Twenty two millimetres is furniture thickness rather than the 12mm or 13mm of a veneer playing surface, which is unusual on a set at this level and is where a good part of the weight sits.
Forty eight centimetres is a compact footprint. It suits a dining table that has to be cleared afterwards, and it is the reason this set travels to a club more easily than a 58cm or 60cm one. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens. No storage box. Other sizes sit across our chess boards collection.
The narrow base is the design decision that makes this set useful. A tournament height king that actually fits a 50mm board means you upgrade the pieces without replacing the board, and that is worth more to most club players than another ten millimetres of height. Getting 22mm of timber under it rather than a 12mm veneer is the second surprise, and it is where the weight of the carton is. Between the two options, take the sheesham if you want an object and the ebonised if you want maximum contrast under club lighting. Be clear about what you are giving up: at 36mm these pieces are lean rather than commanding, and if presence on a table is the point, look at the wider based 104mm and 107mm sets instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The ebonised option ships with a solid ebony and maple board at 3,000g. The sheesham option ships with a sheesham and maple board at 4,000g. Both are 48cm with 50mm squares and 22mm thick.
Yes. Identical carving and dimensions, weighted at 1,200g across the set. Only the timber differs.
If your board has 50mm squares, yes. The narrow 36mm king base is what makes a tournament height king work on club sized squares.
The pieces are ebonised boxwood, which is boxwood dyed black. The board supplied with that option uses genuine ebony on its dark squares.
No. Each option is the 34 pieces and its matched board.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
95mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Queen height |
81mm (3.18 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
73mm (2.87 inch) |
|
Knight height |
70mm (2.75 inch) |
|
Rook height |
61mm (2.40 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
52mm (2.04 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
33mm (1.29 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood or sheesham, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
1,200g approximate |
|
Board size |
48cm x 48cm (19 inch) |
|
Board square size |
50mm (1.97 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board construction |
Solid ebony and maple at 3,000g, or sheesham and maple at 4,000g |
|
Board underside |
Felted with green velvet |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 48cm chess board with 50mm squares, in timber matched to the option chosen
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.
