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A 104mm king standing on a 36mm base is a ratio of 35 per cent, where most Staunton sets sit between 38 and 43. The cone profile is what makes it work: rather than the stepped collars and swelling forms of a traditional Staunton, each piece tapers more or less continuously from base to finial, keeping the mass low.
The board is the interesting pairing. Forty eight centimetres with 50mm squares, 22mm of solid ebony and maple, weighing 3,000g against 940g of pieces.
Slim pieces on a heavy board is an unusual combination and a deliberate one. It sits in our chess pieces collection.
The Classic Cone pattern is listed separately as pieces only, in a choice of ebonised or sheesham. This set is the ebonised version with a board, so if you want sheesham or you already own a board, the pieces listing is the one to look at.
The board pairing is worth thinking about. The pieces recommend 55mm squares because they are slim and want air; the board supplied here is 50mm, which packs them closer. That is a tighter, denser look than the pieces alone would suggest, and some people prefer it.
What you gain is a genuinely substantial board: 22mm of solid ebony and maple at 3,000g, more than three times the weight of the pieces. Compare across our chess boards collection.
A Staunton piece is a series of swellings and collars stacked on a stem, which puts material high up. It looks authoritative and it raises the centre of gravity, so the base has to widen as the piece grows.
A tapered cone puts most of its material at the bottom by definition. The centre of gravity sits lower as a proportion of the height, which means a narrower base can carry a taller piece. On this set that produces a 104mm king standing securely on 36mm, an outcome a traditionally profiled piece of the same height could not manage.
Nine hundred and forty grams across 34 pieces is around 28g each, which is light. The board is 3,000g. That ratio is unusual, and it changes how the set plays: the board never shifts, and the pieces move easily across it rather than landing with a thud.
Whether that suits you depends on what you want from a set. If you like the settled weight of a triple weighted piece in the hand, this is not that. If you like a board that stays exactly where you put it and pieces that glide, it is a good combination and a rare one at this price.
The board runs 50mm squares. For a 36mm base that is a close fit rather than a generous one, so the back rank is dense and the pieces stand near each other. On 55mm they would have more air, which is what the pieces are documented against, but 50mm keeps the whole set more compact.
Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the 48cm board. No storage box is included. Conventional Staunton patterns sit across our Staunton chess pieces range if the cone profile is not for you.
The cone profile is doing real engineering work here rather than styling: tapering the form continuously keeps the mass low, which is what lets a 104mm king stand on a 36mm base without feeling precarious. Nothing else in the range looks like it. What makes this set worth taking over the pieces alone is the board, which is 22mm of solid ebony and maple at 3,000g and is the substantial half of the purchase by a distance. The one thing to weigh is the square size. Fifty millimetres packs slim pieces closer than the 55mm they are documented against, so the back rank reads dense rather than airy. I like it that way, but if you want each piece to stand clear, buy the pieces alone and put them on 55mm.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
48cm x 48cm with 50mm squares, 22mm thick and around 3,000g, in solid ebony and maple.
The pieces are ebonised boxwood, dyed and finished black rather than turned from ebony heartwood. The board's dark squares are genuine ebony.
The cone profile tapers continuously, which keeps the mass low in the piece rather than carrying it up into a wide crown. That lets a 104mm king stand securely on 36mm, which a traditionally profiled piece could not.
3,940g in total: around 940g of pieces and a 3,000g board. The pieces are light in the hand, which suits the slim profile, and the board is the substantial half.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
104mm (4.09 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Queen height |
89mm (3.5 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
34mm (1.33 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
73mm (2.87 inch) |
|
Knight height |
66mm (2.59 inch) |
|
Rook height |
56mm (2.20 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
50mm (1.96 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
32mm (1.25 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted with an iron stud in each base, thick green felt |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
940g approximate |
|
Board size |
48cm x 48cm (19 inch) |
|
Board square size |
50mm (2 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board construction |
Solid ebony and maple, 3,000g |
|
Total set weight |
3,940g approximate |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 48cm ebony and maple chess board with 50mm 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.
A 104mm king standing on a 36mm base is a ratio of 35 per cent, where most Staunton sets sit between 38 and 43. The cone profile is what makes it work: rather than the stepped collars and swelling forms of a traditional Staunton, each piece tapers more or less continuously from base to finial, keeping the mass low.
The board is the interesting pairing. Forty eight centimetres with 50mm squares, 22mm of solid ebony and maple, weighing 3,000g against 940g of pieces.
Slim pieces on a heavy board is an unusual combination and a deliberate one. It sits in our chess pieces collection.
The Classic Cone pattern is listed separately as pieces only, in a choice of ebonised or sheesham. This set is the ebonised version with a board, so if you want sheesham or you already own a board, the pieces listing is the one to look at.
The board pairing is worth thinking about. The pieces recommend 55mm squares because they are slim and want air; the board supplied here is 50mm, which packs them closer. That is a tighter, denser look than the pieces alone would suggest, and some people prefer it.
What you gain is a genuinely substantial board: 22mm of solid ebony and maple at 3,000g, more than three times the weight of the pieces. Compare across our chess boards collection.
A Staunton piece is a series of swellings and collars stacked on a stem, which puts material high up. It looks authoritative and it raises the centre of gravity, so the base has to widen as the piece grows.
A tapered cone puts most of its material at the bottom by definition. The centre of gravity sits lower as a proportion of the height, which means a narrower base can carry a taller piece. On this set that produces a 104mm king standing securely on 36mm, an outcome a traditionally profiled piece of the same height could not manage.
Nine hundred and forty grams across 34 pieces is around 28g each, which is light. The board is 3,000g. That ratio is unusual, and it changes how the set plays: the board never shifts, and the pieces move easily across it rather than landing with a thud.
Whether that suits you depends on what you want from a set. If you like the settled weight of a triple weighted piece in the hand, this is not that. If you like a board that stays exactly where you put it and pieces that glide, it is a good combination and a rare one at this price.
The board runs 50mm squares. For a 36mm base that is a close fit rather than a generous one, so the back rank is dense and the pieces stand near each other. On 55mm they would have more air, which is what the pieces are documented against, but 50mm keeps the whole set more compact.
Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the 48cm board. No storage box is included. Conventional Staunton patterns sit across our Staunton chess pieces range if the cone profile is not for you.
The cone profile is doing real engineering work here rather than styling: tapering the form continuously keeps the mass low, which is what lets a 104mm king stand on a 36mm base without feeling precarious. Nothing else in the range looks like it. What makes this set worth taking over the pieces alone is the board, which is 22mm of solid ebony and maple at 3,000g and is the substantial half of the purchase by a distance. The one thing to weigh is the square size. Fifty millimetres packs slim pieces closer than the 55mm they are documented against, so the back rank reads dense rather than airy. I like it that way, but if you want each piece to stand clear, buy the pieces alone and put them on 55mm.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
48cm x 48cm with 50mm squares, 22mm thick and around 3,000g, in solid ebony and maple.
The pieces are ebonised boxwood, dyed and finished black rather than turned from ebony heartwood. The board's dark squares are genuine ebony.
The cone profile tapers continuously, which keeps the mass low in the piece rather than carrying it up into a wide crown. That lets a 104mm king stand securely on 36mm, which a traditionally profiled piece could not.
3,940g in total: around 940g of pieces and a 3,000g board. The pieces are light in the hand, which suits the slim profile, and the board is the substantial half.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
104mm (4.09 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Queen height |
89mm (3.5 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
34mm (1.33 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
73mm (2.87 inch) |
|
Knight height |
66mm (2.59 inch) |
|
Rook height |
56mm (2.20 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
50mm (1.96 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
32mm (1.25 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted with an iron stud in each base, thick green felt |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
940g approximate |
|
Board size |
48cm x 48cm (19 inch) |
|
Board square size |
50mm (2 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board construction |
Solid ebony and maple, 3,000g |
|
Total set weight |
3,940g approximate |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 48cm ebony and maple chess board with 50mm 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.
