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This is a heavy set built on broad feet. A 111mm king on a 49mm base, officers on 43mm, triple weighted to 2,250g across the 34 pieces. Nothing here is slim, and the pawns are the giveaway: at 65mm they are taller than the rooks on many patterns, so the front rank has real presence rather than reading as a row of studs.
The dark side is bud rosewood, a warm reddish brown that deepens with age, against natural boxwood on the light.
Supplied with a 58cm bud rosewood and maple board, 22mm thick and 5,500g. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Read this part before ordering. Two Ferocious Elite products sit on this store and they are not the same pieces.
The pieces-only listing is the 113mm version, offered in bud rosewood or genuine ebony. This set is the 111mm version, and every dimension differs: the king base is 49mm against 48mm, the queen is 97mm against 98mm, the knight is 80mm against 84mm, and the pieces weigh 2,250g against 1,884g. Two millimetres at the king, but a visibly heavier set overall.
If you want the pieces on their own, that is the 113mm listing within our luxury chess pieces collection. If you want a matched set with a solid board, this is it. Boards for either sit across our chess boards collection.
Triple weighting means iron is set into the base of each piece before the felt goes on, and 2,250g across 34 pieces puts this near the top of what a wooden set of this height carries. The point is not heft for its own sake. A 111mm piece is tall enough to topple if the mass sits high, so the counterweight in the foot is what holds it upright when a sleeve catches the board.
The board does its own share. Five and a half kilograms at 22mm thick does not slide when a piece is placed firmly, which is the other half of why a heavy set feels settled rather than merely heavy. Together the set runs close to 7,750g.
Most patterns cut the pawn short so the officers stand clear of it. Here the pawn reaches 65mm against a 67mm rook, which means the two ranks sit almost level and the pawn structure reads as a wall rather than a scattering.
The officers are broad to match, all three on 43mm bases with the bishop at 90mm. That combination fills a 60mm square properly. It also means the set needs those 60mm squares: on 55mm the pawns alone would close the position visually before a single move was made.
Pieces and board are both bud rosewood against a light timber, which is less common than it sounds. Most sets at this level pair good pieces with whatever board fits the price, and the two do not quite belong together on the table.
The board is 58.4cm across with 60mm squares, 22mm thick at 5,500g, bud rosewood on the dark squares and maple on the light. Allow close to a metre of table so there is room for captured pieces beside it. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens. No storage box. The pattern is also listed among our Staunton chess pieces.
The matched timber is what lifts this above an assembly of parts. Bud rosewood pieces on a bud rosewood board, both against maple and boxwood, means the set reads as one object rather than as good pieces sitting on whatever board came to hand, and 22mm underneath is furniture rather than a playing surface. The proportions are deliberate too: broad bases, tall pawns and 2,250g of triple weighting give a board that feels full rather than sparse. Two things to be straight about. This is the 111mm version and it is not the same as the 113mm Ferocious Elite pieces sold separately, so do not buy this expecting those. And 58.4cm plus 111mm pieces is a lot of table, so measure first. If the space is there, it is a set to keep.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
58.4cm x 58.4cm with 60mm squares, 22mm thick and around 5,500g, in bud rosewood and maple.
No. This is the 111mm version and every dimension differs, including a heavier 2,250g of pieces against 1,884g. They are separate products.
Iron is set into the base of each piece before the felt is applied, at the heaviest of the three standard weighting grades. Here that comes to around 2,250g across the 34 pieces.
Not well. A 49mm king base and 43mm officer bases are documented against 60mm squares, and that is what is supplied.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
111mm (4.37 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Queen height |
97mm (3.81 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
47mm (1.85 inch) |
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Bishop height |
90mm (3.54 inch) |
|
Knight height |
80mm (3.14 inch) |
|
Rook height |
67mm (2.63 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
65mm (2.55 inch) |
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Officer base diameter |
43mm (1.69 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Bud rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, green felt on every base |
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Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
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Chess pieces weight |
2,250g approximate |
|
Board size |
58.4cm x 58.4cm (23 inch) |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board construction |
Bud rosewood and maple, 5,500g |
|
Total set weight |
7,750g 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.
This is a heavy set built on broad feet. A 111mm king on a 49mm base, officers on 43mm, triple weighted to 2,250g across the 34 pieces. Nothing here is slim, and the pawns are the giveaway: at 65mm they are taller than the rooks on many patterns, so the front rank has real presence rather than reading as a row of studs.
The dark side is bud rosewood, a warm reddish brown that deepens with age, against natural boxwood on the light.
Supplied with a 58cm bud rosewood and maple board, 22mm thick and 5,500g. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Read this part before ordering. Two Ferocious Elite products sit on this store and they are not the same pieces.
The pieces-only listing is the 113mm version, offered in bud rosewood or genuine ebony. This set is the 111mm version, and every dimension differs: the king base is 49mm against 48mm, the queen is 97mm against 98mm, the knight is 80mm against 84mm, and the pieces weigh 2,250g against 1,884g. Two millimetres at the king, but a visibly heavier set overall.
If you want the pieces on their own, that is the 113mm listing within our luxury chess pieces collection. If you want a matched set with a solid board, this is it. Boards for either sit across our chess boards collection.
Triple weighting means iron is set into the base of each piece before the felt goes on, and 2,250g across 34 pieces puts this near the top of what a wooden set of this height carries. The point is not heft for its own sake. A 111mm piece is tall enough to topple if the mass sits high, so the counterweight in the foot is what holds it upright when a sleeve catches the board.
The board does its own share. Five and a half kilograms at 22mm thick does not slide when a piece is placed firmly, which is the other half of why a heavy set feels settled rather than merely heavy. Together the set runs close to 7,750g.
Most patterns cut the pawn short so the officers stand clear of it. Here the pawn reaches 65mm against a 67mm rook, which means the two ranks sit almost level and the pawn structure reads as a wall rather than a scattering.
The officers are broad to match, all three on 43mm bases with the bishop at 90mm. That combination fills a 60mm square properly. It also means the set needs those 60mm squares: on 55mm the pawns alone would close the position visually before a single move was made.
Pieces and board are both bud rosewood against a light timber, which is less common than it sounds. Most sets at this level pair good pieces with whatever board fits the price, and the two do not quite belong together on the table.
The board is 58.4cm across with 60mm squares, 22mm thick at 5,500g, bud rosewood on the dark squares and maple on the light. Allow close to a metre of table so there is room for captured pieces beside it. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens. No storage box. The pattern is also listed among our Staunton chess pieces.
The matched timber is what lifts this above an assembly of parts. Bud rosewood pieces on a bud rosewood board, both against maple and boxwood, means the set reads as one object rather than as good pieces sitting on whatever board came to hand, and 22mm underneath is furniture rather than a playing surface. The proportions are deliberate too: broad bases, tall pawns and 2,250g of triple weighting give a board that feels full rather than sparse. Two things to be straight about. This is the 111mm version and it is not the same as the 113mm Ferocious Elite pieces sold separately, so do not buy this expecting those. And 58.4cm plus 111mm pieces is a lot of table, so measure first. If the space is there, it is a set to keep.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
58.4cm x 58.4cm with 60mm squares, 22mm thick and around 5,500g, in bud rosewood and maple.
No. This is the 111mm version and every dimension differs, including a heavier 2,250g of pieces against 1,884g. They are separate products.
Iron is set into the base of each piece before the felt is applied, at the heaviest of the three standard weighting grades. Here that comes to around 2,250g across the 34 pieces.
Not well. A 49mm king base and 43mm officer bases are documented against 60mm squares, and that is what is supplied.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
111mm (4.37 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Queen height |
97mm (3.81 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
47mm (1.85 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
90mm (3.54 inch) |
|
Knight height |
80mm (3.14 inch) |
|
Rook height |
67mm (2.63 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
65mm (2.55 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
43mm (1.69 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Bud rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
2,250g approximate |
|
Board size |
58.4cm x 58.4cm (23 inch) |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board construction |
Bud rosewood and maple, 5,500g |
|
Total set weight |
7,750g 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.
