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The Ferrer Black Standard Chess Pieces are handcrafted Staunton pieces for players who want a quality set to pair with a board they already own, or to replace and upgrade pieces that no longer match the standard of their playing surface. Made in Spain by Rechapados Ferrer, they are available in two king heights — 90mm and 95mm — and built to the same production standard as the pieces included in Ferrer's complete sets.
The light pieces are natural boxwood and the dark pieces are boxwood stained in black, producing a clean, consistent contrast that reads clearly on any board. Both sizes are nicely weighted with a confident, stable feel in hand — the kind of pieces that reward regular handling and make every move feel deliberate. They suit Ferrer boards perfectly and work equally well with any other board of suitable square dimensions.
Rechapados Ferrer has spent over six decades crafting boards and pieces in La Garriga near Barcelona. The Black Standard pieces reflect that accumulated expertise — handcrafted, well-proportioned, and built for serious play.
Most weighted Staunton pieces in this category fall into two camps — mass-produced sets with inconsistent carving and surface finish, or premium collector pieces priced well above what a serious club player needs. The Ferrer Black Standard sits between those two, offering genuine handcraft quality and confident weighting at a price that makes them a practical choice for regular play.
The boxwood and ebonised boxwood combination is a classic Staunton pairing. Natural boxwood is a dense, fine-grained hardwood that takes carving well and ages gracefully with use. The ebonised dark pieces are finished consistently across the full set, with no variation in depth of colour between pieces. The result is a set that looks and plays as a matched pair from first use to last.
For players looking for compatible boards to pair with these pieces, the Rechapados Ferrer chess boards collection is the natural starting point, or browse the broader Sterling Chess chess boards collection to compare across the full range.
Each piece in the Ferrer Black Standard set is hand-carved to the standard Staunton design — a design chosen for its clarity, balance, and functional elegance across all piece types. The proportions are well-judged across both the 90mm and 95mm sizes, with each piece from king to pawn sharing a visual coherence that makes the set easy to read during play.
The weighting gives every piece a satisfying feel when picked up and placed. There is no tipping on contact and no sliding on a standard matte board surface, which matters most during the kind of long, concentrated games where small physical irritations accumulate.
The 90mm king suits boards with square sizes between 40mm and 50mm. The 95mm king suits boards with square sizes between 50mm and 55mm. As a general guide, the king base diameter should be roughly 75 to 80 percent of the square size for the best visual balance on the board.
The 90mm set pairs naturally with the Ferrer Walnut Deluxe Chess Board and Ferrer Walnut Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board in their 50cm versions. The 95mm set pairs naturally with the Ferrer Mahogany Standard Chess Board, Ferrer Walnut Standard Chess Board, and Ferrer Mahogany Deluxe Chess Board in their 50cm versions.
The Ferrer Black Standard pieces arrive in a luxurious magnetic closure presentation box — the same quality packaging that comes with every Rechapados Ferrer product. It keeps pieces secure between sessions and presents well as a gift for any player looking to upgrade their set.
The Ferrer Black Standard pieces are exactly what a serious player needs from a standalone set — nicely weighted, well-finished, and consistent across every piece. They feel great in hand and work perfectly on Ferrer boards, but there is nothing about them that limits them to the Ferrer range. Any board with suitable square dimensions will benefit from pieces of this quality. A straightforward, reliable choice whether you are replacing worn pieces or buying your first standalone set.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The 90mm king suits boards with square sizes between 40mm and 50mm. The 95mm king suits boards with square sizes between 50mm and 55mm. As a general guide, the king base diameter should be approximately 75 to 80 percent of the square size for the best visual balance and playability. If you are unsure, check the square size of your board and match it against the base diameters in the specifications table below.
The light pieces are natural boxwood — a dense, fine-grained hardwood well regarded for chess piece production. The dark pieces are boxwood stained in black, finished with a consistent matte lacquer across the full set.
Yes. While the Ferrer Black Standard pieces are designed to complement Ferrer boards, they suit any board with compatible square dimensions. Check the piece base diameters against your board's square size using the 75 to 80 percent guide above.
Pawn promotion rules allow a pawn reaching the back rank to be exchanged for any piece, most commonly a queen. Having extra queens in the set means play is never interrupted at a critical moment. Ferrer includes two extra queens as standard across all their piece sets.
Yes. The weighted bases, consistent Staunton proportions, and quality finish all meet the standard for serious recreational and club play across both size options.
Wipe pieces with a dry or slightly damp cloth as needed. Avoid harsh cleaning products and store pieces in the magnetic closure box between sessions to protect the finish and keep the set complete.
|
Piece |
90mm Set Height |
90mm Base Diameter |
95mm Set Height |
95mm Base Diameter |
|
King |
90mm |
32mm |
95mm |
35mm |
|
Queen |
74mm |
32mm |
79mm |
34mm |
|
Bishop |
69mm |
28mm |
75mm |
30mm |
|
Knight |
64mm |
28mm |
72mm |
31mm |
|
Rook |
52mm |
29mm |
57mm |
30mm |
|
Pawn |
45mm |
26mm |
50mm |
27mm |
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
Light piece material |
Boxwood |
|
Dark piece material |
Boxwood stained in black |
|
Piece style |
Standard Staunton |
|
Piece weighting |
Weighted bases |
|
Extra queens |
2 (one per colour) |
|
Total pieces |
34 |
|
Available sizes |
90mm king / 95mm king |
|
Compatible square size (90mm) |
40mm to 50mm |
|
Compatible square size (95mm) |
50mm to 55mm |
|
Origin |
Handmade in Spain |
|
Presentation |
Magnetic closure box |
32 hand-carved Staunton chess pieces (boxwood and ebonised boxwood)
2 extra queens (one per colour)
Magnetic closure presentation box
All Ferrer Chess products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
We’ve partnered with the fastest local and international couriers to make sure you get your order FAST.
Local orders are usually shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Your order will usually arrive in 3 to 7 business days. Of course, this depends on your location.
If you live in a metro area, you can expect your order to arrive within 3 days. If you live outside a metro area, your order will usually take a little longer to arrive. We recommend you allow 5 business days for your order to arrive.
For orders shipped from our international partners or from our international warehouse, please allow 7 to 12 business days for your order to arrive.
When your order is shipped, you’ll receive tracking details via email. That means you’ll be able to keep an eye on your order and see where it is at any point in time.
Of course, if you have any questions in relation to your order, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Shipping is free on all Sterling Chess orders over $99.
If you’re not home, our couriers will drop your order off at the nearest depot or post office.
Contact details will be left at your door or in your mailbox so you can organise redelivery. You may also receive an SMS message or email notifying you of an attempted delivery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Ferrer Black Standard Chess Pieces are handcrafted Staunton pieces for players who want a quality set to pair with a board they already own, or to replace and upgrade pieces that no longer match the standard of their playing surface. Made in Spain by Rechapados Ferrer, they are available in two king heights — 90mm and 95mm — and built to the same production standard as the pieces included in Ferrer's complete sets.
The light pieces are natural boxwood and the dark pieces are boxwood stained in black, producing a clean, consistent contrast that reads clearly on any board. Both sizes are nicely weighted with a confident, stable feel in hand — the kind of pieces that reward regular handling and make every move feel deliberate. They suit Ferrer boards perfectly and work equally well with any other board of suitable square dimensions.
Rechapados Ferrer has spent over six decades crafting boards and pieces in La Garriga near Barcelona. The Black Standard pieces reflect that accumulated expertise — handcrafted, well-proportioned, and built for serious play.
Most weighted Staunton pieces in this category fall into two camps — mass-produced sets with inconsistent carving and surface finish, or premium collector pieces priced well above what a serious club player needs. The Ferrer Black Standard sits between those two, offering genuine handcraft quality and confident weighting at a price that makes them a practical choice for regular play.
The boxwood and ebonised boxwood combination is a classic Staunton pairing. Natural boxwood is a dense, fine-grained hardwood that takes carving well and ages gracefully with use. The ebonised dark pieces are finished consistently across the full set, with no variation in depth of colour between pieces. The result is a set that looks and plays as a matched pair from first use to last.
For players looking for compatible boards to pair with these pieces, the Rechapados Ferrer chess boards collection is the natural starting point, or browse the broader Sterling Chess chess boards collection to compare across the full range.
Each piece in the Ferrer Black Standard set is hand-carved to the standard Staunton design — a design chosen for its clarity, balance, and functional elegance across all piece types. The proportions are well-judged across both the 90mm and 95mm sizes, with each piece from king to pawn sharing a visual coherence that makes the set easy to read during play.
The weighting gives every piece a satisfying feel when picked up and placed. There is no tipping on contact and no sliding on a standard matte board surface, which matters most during the kind of long, concentrated games where small physical irritations accumulate.
The 90mm king suits boards with square sizes between 40mm and 50mm. The 95mm king suits boards with square sizes between 50mm and 55mm. As a general guide, the king base diameter should be roughly 75 to 80 percent of the square size for the best visual balance on the board.
The 90mm set pairs naturally with the Ferrer Walnut Deluxe Chess Board and Ferrer Walnut Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board in their 50cm versions. The 95mm set pairs naturally with the Ferrer Mahogany Standard Chess Board, Ferrer Walnut Standard Chess Board, and Ferrer Mahogany Deluxe Chess Board in their 50cm versions.
The Ferrer Black Standard pieces arrive in a luxurious magnetic closure presentation box — the same quality packaging that comes with every Rechapados Ferrer product. It keeps pieces secure between sessions and presents well as a gift for any player looking to upgrade their set.
The Ferrer Black Standard pieces are exactly what a serious player needs from a standalone set — nicely weighted, well-finished, and consistent across every piece. They feel great in hand and work perfectly on Ferrer boards, but there is nothing about them that limits them to the Ferrer range. Any board with suitable square dimensions will benefit from pieces of this quality. A straightforward, reliable choice whether you are replacing worn pieces or buying your first standalone set.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The 90mm king suits boards with square sizes between 40mm and 50mm. The 95mm king suits boards with square sizes between 50mm and 55mm. As a general guide, the king base diameter should be approximately 75 to 80 percent of the square size for the best visual balance and playability. If you are unsure, check the square size of your board and match it against the base diameters in the specifications table below.
The light pieces are natural boxwood — a dense, fine-grained hardwood well regarded for chess piece production. The dark pieces are boxwood stained in black, finished with a consistent matte lacquer across the full set.
Yes. While the Ferrer Black Standard pieces are designed to complement Ferrer boards, they suit any board with compatible square dimensions. Check the piece base diameters against your board's square size using the 75 to 80 percent guide above.
Pawn promotion rules allow a pawn reaching the back rank to be exchanged for any piece, most commonly a queen. Having extra queens in the set means play is never interrupted at a critical moment. Ferrer includes two extra queens as standard across all their piece sets.
Yes. The weighted bases, consistent Staunton proportions, and quality finish all meet the standard for serious recreational and club play across both size options.
Wipe pieces with a dry or slightly damp cloth as needed. Avoid harsh cleaning products and store pieces in the magnetic closure box between sessions to protect the finish and keep the set complete.
|
Piece |
90mm Set Height |
90mm Base Diameter |
95mm Set Height |
95mm Base Diameter |
|
King |
90mm |
32mm |
95mm |
35mm |
|
Queen |
74mm |
32mm |
79mm |
34mm |
|
Bishop |
69mm |
28mm |
75mm |
30mm |
|
Knight |
64mm |
28mm |
72mm |
31mm |
|
Rook |
52mm |
29mm |
57mm |
30mm |
|
Pawn |
45mm |
26mm |
50mm |
27mm |
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
Light piece material |
Boxwood |
|
Dark piece material |
Boxwood stained in black |
|
Piece style |
Standard Staunton |
|
Piece weighting |
Weighted bases |
|
Extra queens |
2 (one per colour) |
|
Total pieces |
34 |
|
Available sizes |
90mm king / 95mm king |
|
Compatible square size (90mm) |
40mm to 50mm |
|
Compatible square size (95mm) |
50mm to 55mm |
|
Origin |
Handmade in Spain |
|
Presentation |
Magnetic closure box |
32 hand-carved Staunton chess pieces (boxwood and ebonised boxwood)
2 extra queens (one per colour)
Magnetic closure presentation box
All Ferrer Chess products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
We’ve partnered with the fastest local and international couriers to make sure you get your order FAST.
Local orders are usually shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Your order will usually arrive in 3 to 7 business days. Of course, this depends on your location.
If you live in a metro area, you can expect your order to arrive within 3 days. If you live outside a metro area, your order will usually take a little longer to arrive. We recommend you allow 5 business days for your order to arrive.
For orders shipped from our international partners or from our international warehouse, please allow 7 to 12 business days for your order to arrive.
When your order is shipped, you’ll receive tracking details via email. That means you’ll be able to keep an eye on your order and see where it is at any point in time.
Of course, if you have any questions in relation to your order, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Shipping is free on all Sterling Chess orders over $99.
If you’re not home, our couriers will drop your order off at the nearest depot or post office.
Contact details will be left at your door or in your mailbox so you can organise redelivery. You may also receive an SMS message or email notifying you of an attempted delivery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
