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The name is about proportion rather than height. At 103mm the king is only just above tournament standard, but it stands on a 45mm base, which is close to what you find under kings 15mm taller. The result is a piece that is short and broad instead of tall and tapered, and it does not tip if you knock the table.
That stance runs through the whole set. The pawns are 60mm against rooks of 62mm, so the front two ranks sit at nearly the same height and the board reads as a solid block rather than a stepped pyramid. It is an unusual look and a deliberate one.
Genuine ebony heartwood against boxwood, triple weighted to 1,600g. It sits in our Staunton chess pieces range.
Most sets near 100mm run a 42mm to 44mm king base. Three extra millimetres does not sound like much until the pieces are on the board, where it changes the whole feel: the king plants rather than perches, and a set that is genuinely hard to knock over is worth more than it sounds if you play on a table that gets bumped.
The trade is on the back rank. A 45mm base at 103mm means the officers sit closer together than they would on a taller, narrower set, so this wants 55mm squares and will not tolerate 50mm. Compare against the rest of the Staunton chess pieces, where the same height is usually paired with a narrower foot.
On timber it is at the sharper end of what genuine ebony costs at this size. The dark side is heartwood, so the black is in the grain rather than in a dye, and it holds up against boxwood better over years of handling.
At 60mm the pawns come to within two millimetres of the rooks, which is close to unheard of. On most Staunton sets there is a clear step down from rook to pawn, and it is one of the visual cues you use without noticing to read the position quickly.
Here you lose that cue and gain something else: a front rank with real presence, and pawns that are substantial enough in the hand to feel like pieces rather than tokens. It is worth a game to adjust to. Once you have, the levelled ranks give the set a compact, dense look that taller patterns do not achieve.
Sixteen hundred grams across 34 pieces averages roughly 47g a piece, which is at the heavy end for a 103mm set. The weight comes from an iron stud set into each base before the felt goes on, and it is what gives the pieces the settled thud people buy weighted sets for.
Weighting is added by hand, so the figure varies by up to ten per cent set to set. That is normal for handmade pieces and it is not something to be concerned about. The felt is thick green, cut to envelop the base rather than sit inside it, so nothing catches when a piece slides.
Squares of 55mm, driven by the 45mm base rather than the height. This is a set where the base matters more than usual, and 50mm squares will genuinely crowd it.
At 103mm the king is a few millimetres over the 95mm to 100mm tournament band, so it is not a set for rated play, but it is close enough to feel familiar in casual club games. No board is included with these pieces. Square sizes are listed on every board in our chess boards collection.
This is a set bought for stability and heft rather than for elegance, and on those terms it delivers well. A 45mm base under a 103mm king is genuinely wide, the 1,600g triple weighting is at the heavy end for the size, and the ebony is real heartwood at a price where a lot of sets quietly switch to ebonised boxwood. The proportions are the thing to consider before ordering. Sixty millimetre pawns against 62mm rooks flatten the front of the board, and if you read positions partly by the height of the pieces you will need a game or two to recalibrate. Buy it if you want a set that stays put and feels dense in the hand. If you want the classic stepped Staunton silhouette, look at a narrower pattern instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm. The 45mm king base is the constraint here rather than the 103mm height, and 50mm squares will crowd the back rank.
Genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed or stained black.
At 103mm the king sits just above the usual 95mm to 100mm band, so it is not a rated play set. It is close enough in scale to feel familiar for casual club games.
The full set is around 1,600g, roughly 47g a piece, from an iron stud set into each base. Weighting is added by hand so the total can vary by about ten per cent.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
103mm (4.00 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Queen height |
80mm (3.14 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
72mm (2.83 inch) |
|
Knight height |
70mm (2.75 inch) |
|
Rook height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
37mm (1.49 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,600g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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 name is about proportion rather than height. At 103mm the king is only just above tournament standard, but it stands on a 45mm base, which is close to what you find under kings 15mm taller. The result is a piece that is short and broad instead of tall and tapered, and it does not tip if you knock the table.
That stance runs through the whole set. The pawns are 60mm against rooks of 62mm, so the front two ranks sit at nearly the same height and the board reads as a solid block rather than a stepped pyramid. It is an unusual look and a deliberate one.
Genuine ebony heartwood against boxwood, triple weighted to 1,600g. It sits in our Staunton chess pieces range.
Most sets near 100mm run a 42mm to 44mm king base. Three extra millimetres does not sound like much until the pieces are on the board, where it changes the whole feel: the king plants rather than perches, and a set that is genuinely hard to knock over is worth more than it sounds if you play on a table that gets bumped.
The trade is on the back rank. A 45mm base at 103mm means the officers sit closer together than they would on a taller, narrower set, so this wants 55mm squares and will not tolerate 50mm. Compare against the rest of the Staunton chess pieces, where the same height is usually paired with a narrower foot.
On timber it is at the sharper end of what genuine ebony costs at this size. The dark side is heartwood, so the black is in the grain rather than in a dye, and it holds up against boxwood better over years of handling.
At 60mm the pawns come to within two millimetres of the rooks, which is close to unheard of. On most Staunton sets there is a clear step down from rook to pawn, and it is one of the visual cues you use without noticing to read the position quickly.
Here you lose that cue and gain something else: a front rank with real presence, and pawns that are substantial enough in the hand to feel like pieces rather than tokens. It is worth a game to adjust to. Once you have, the levelled ranks give the set a compact, dense look that taller patterns do not achieve.
Sixteen hundred grams across 34 pieces averages roughly 47g a piece, which is at the heavy end for a 103mm set. The weight comes from an iron stud set into each base before the felt goes on, and it is what gives the pieces the settled thud people buy weighted sets for.
Weighting is added by hand, so the figure varies by up to ten per cent set to set. That is normal for handmade pieces and it is not something to be concerned about. The felt is thick green, cut to envelop the base rather than sit inside it, so nothing catches when a piece slides.
Squares of 55mm, driven by the 45mm base rather than the height. This is a set where the base matters more than usual, and 50mm squares will genuinely crowd it.
At 103mm the king is a few millimetres over the 95mm to 100mm tournament band, so it is not a set for rated play, but it is close enough to feel familiar in casual club games. No board is included with these pieces. Square sizes are listed on every board in our chess boards collection.
This is a set bought for stability and heft rather than for elegance, and on those terms it delivers well. A 45mm base under a 103mm king is genuinely wide, the 1,600g triple weighting is at the heavy end for the size, and the ebony is real heartwood at a price where a lot of sets quietly switch to ebonised boxwood. The proportions are the thing to consider before ordering. Sixty millimetre pawns against 62mm rooks flatten the front of the board, and if you read positions partly by the height of the pieces you will need a game or two to recalibrate. Buy it if you want a set that stays put and feels dense in the hand. If you want the classic stepped Staunton silhouette, look at a narrower pattern instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm. The 45mm king base is the constraint here rather than the 103mm height, and 50mm squares will crowd the back rank.
Genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed or stained black.
At 103mm the king sits just above the usual 95mm to 100mm band, so it is not a rated play set. It is close enough in scale to feel familiar for casual club games.
The full set is around 1,600g, roughly 47g a piece, from an iron stud set into each base. Weighting is added by hand so the total can vary by about ten per cent.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
103mm (4.00 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Queen height |
80mm (3.14 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
72mm (2.83 inch) |
|
Knight height |
70mm (2.75 inch) |
|
Rook height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
37mm (1.49 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,600g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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.
