✔ Australian Owned & Operated
✔ FREE Shipping On Orders Over $99
✔ 100 Day FREE Returns
✔ Authorised Australian Dealer
✔ Questions? Call Us: (03) 7037 0931
The Ferrer Official Queen's Gambit Chess Pieces are the exact pieces used by series protagonist Beth Harmon in the 1968 Tournament of Champions final in Moscow, where she faced Russian chess champion Vasily Borgov — the defining match of the award-winning Netflix series. Handcrafted in Spain by Rechapados Ferrer, these are the official licensed pieces from the production, not a replica or inspired-by set.
Available in 90mm and 95mm king heights, both sizes are meticulously handcrafted from high-quality boxwood, with natural varnish for the light pieces and black varnish for the dark. The Queen's Gambit piece design is distinct from a standard Staunton — developed specifically for the series with the kind of exceptional detail that rewards closer inspection. Weighted bases give every piece the stability that serious play demands, and the set arrives in a luxurious magnetic closure box worthy of the pieces inside.
Rechapados Ferrer has spent over six decades crafting boards and pieces in La Garriga near Barcelona. Their selection as the official manufacturer for the Queen's Gambit production reflects the standard they hold across everything they make.
Most chess pieces tied to film or television productions are decorative sets built for display rather than play. The Ferrer Official Queen's Gambit pieces are different — they are handcrafted to the same production standard Ferrer applies across their entire range, with weighting and proportions that make them as suitable for serious play as for a collection.
The Queen's Gambit piece design is not a standard Staunton. The carving detail and proportions were developed specifically for the series, giving the pieces a character that distinguishes them from the broader Ferrer range while remaining immediately recognisable and functional on the board. The exceptional detail Ferrer builds into each piece is most apparent in the knight, where the carving quality shows most clearly.
For players who want a complete set with board included, the Ferrer Queen's Gambit Official Chess Set pairs these pieces with the matching Queen's Gambit board. For those looking for compatible standalone boards, the Ferrer Queen's Gambit Chess Board is the natural companion piece.
The 1968 Tournament of Champions final in Moscow is the centrepiece of The Queen's Gambit — the match where Beth Harmon faces Vasily Borgov, the Soviet champion who had defeated her years earlier. The pieces on that board were made by Rechapados Ferrer, and these are those exact pieces.
For fans of the series, collectors, and serious players who want a set with documented provenance, the connection to that specific scene gives these pieces a significance that goes beyond the quality of the materials and the craftsmanship — though both stand on their own merits regardless of the licensing.
Each piece is individually handcrafted from high-quality boxwood, with meticulous attention to detail across the full set. The natural varnish finish on the light pieces and the black varnish on the dark pieces are applied consistently, giving the set a polished, considered appearance that holds up under close inspection.
The weighted bases give every piece a stable, confident feel on the board. There is no tipping on contact and no sliding across a standard playing surface, making these pieces as suited to a long tournament game as they are to display between sessions. Two extra queens are included, one per colour, so pawn promotion never interrupts play at a critical moment.
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 Queen's Gambit Chess Board in its 40cm version. The 95mm set pairs with the 50cm version of the same board. Browse the [Rechapados Ferrer chess boards collection](LINK: Ferrer chess boards collection) or the full Sterling Chess chess boards collection to find compatible boards across the range.
The Queen's Gambit pieces arrive in a luxurious magnetic closure presentation box — a fitting package for a set of this significance. It keeps pieces secure between sessions and makes for a genuinely impressive gift for fans of the series, serious players, or collectors who appreciate provenance.
The Ferrer Official Queen's Gambit Chess Pieces are one of the most distinctive sets we carry at Sterling Chess. The Queen's Gambit-specific design gives them a character that standard Staunton pieces simply do not have, and the handcraft quality from Ferrer ensures they perform as well as they look. Whether you are a fan of the series, a collector who wants something with documented provenance, or simply a player who wants an exceptional set of pieces, these deliver on every count.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Yes. Rechapados Ferrer are the official manufacturers of the pieces used in the Netflix production. These are the same design as the pieces used in the 1968 Tournament of Champions final scene, made by the same company in La Garriga, Spain — not a replica or inspired-by set.
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. The 90mm set pairs with the 40cm Queen's Gambit board and the 95mm set with the 50cm version.
The Queen's Gambit pieces were developed specifically for the series with their own distinct design and carving detail, rather than following the standard Staunton template. The proportions and character of the pieces are immediately recognisable while remaining fully functional for serious play.
Yes. The weighted bases, consistent finish, and well-judged proportions across both sizes make these pieces suitable for serious recreational and club play. The pieces were designed to look exceptional on screen and perform equally well on the board.
Yes. While the pieces pair naturally with the Ferrer Queen's Gambit Chess Board, they suit any board with compatible square dimensions. Use the 75 to 80 percent guide above to match the king base diameter to your board's square size.
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 |
89mm |
34mm |
97mm |
39mm |
|
Queen |
73mm |
33mm |
85mm |
38mm |
|
Bishop |
64mm |
29mm |
77mm |
34mm |
|
Knight |
57mm |
29mm |
62mm |
34mm |
|
Rook |
47mm |
29mm |
54mm |
34mm |
|
Pawn |
41mm |
26mm |
46mm |
31mm |
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
Light piece material |
Boxwood (natural varnish) |
|
Dark piece material |
Boxwood (black varnish) |
|
Piece style |
Queen's Gambit design |
|
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 handcrafted Queen's Gambit chess pieces (boxwood, natural and black varnish)
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 Official Queen's Gambit Chess Pieces are the exact pieces used by series protagonist Beth Harmon in the 1968 Tournament of Champions final in Moscow, where she faced Russian chess champion Vasily Borgov — the defining match of the award-winning Netflix series. Handcrafted in Spain by Rechapados Ferrer, these are the official licensed pieces from the production, not a replica or inspired-by set.
Available in 90mm and 95mm king heights, both sizes are meticulously handcrafted from high-quality boxwood, with natural varnish for the light pieces and black varnish for the dark. The Queen's Gambit piece design is distinct from a standard Staunton — developed specifically for the series with the kind of exceptional detail that rewards closer inspection. Weighted bases give every piece the stability that serious play demands, and the set arrives in a luxurious magnetic closure box worthy of the pieces inside.
Rechapados Ferrer has spent over six decades crafting boards and pieces in La Garriga near Barcelona. Their selection as the official manufacturer for the Queen's Gambit production reflects the standard they hold across everything they make.
Most chess pieces tied to film or television productions are decorative sets built for display rather than play. The Ferrer Official Queen's Gambit pieces are different — they are handcrafted to the same production standard Ferrer applies across their entire range, with weighting and proportions that make them as suitable for serious play as for a collection.
The Queen's Gambit piece design is not a standard Staunton. The carving detail and proportions were developed specifically for the series, giving the pieces a character that distinguishes them from the broader Ferrer range while remaining immediately recognisable and functional on the board. The exceptional detail Ferrer builds into each piece is most apparent in the knight, where the carving quality shows most clearly.
For players who want a complete set with board included, the Ferrer Queen's Gambit Official Chess Set pairs these pieces with the matching Queen's Gambit board. For those looking for compatible standalone boards, the Ferrer Queen's Gambit Chess Board is the natural companion piece.
The 1968 Tournament of Champions final in Moscow is the centrepiece of The Queen's Gambit — the match where Beth Harmon faces Vasily Borgov, the Soviet champion who had defeated her years earlier. The pieces on that board were made by Rechapados Ferrer, and these are those exact pieces.
For fans of the series, collectors, and serious players who want a set with documented provenance, the connection to that specific scene gives these pieces a significance that goes beyond the quality of the materials and the craftsmanship — though both stand on their own merits regardless of the licensing.
Each piece is individually handcrafted from high-quality boxwood, with meticulous attention to detail across the full set. The natural varnish finish on the light pieces and the black varnish on the dark pieces are applied consistently, giving the set a polished, considered appearance that holds up under close inspection.
The weighted bases give every piece a stable, confident feel on the board. There is no tipping on contact and no sliding across a standard playing surface, making these pieces as suited to a long tournament game as they are to display between sessions. Two extra queens are included, one per colour, so pawn promotion never interrupts play at a critical moment.
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 Queen's Gambit Chess Board in its 40cm version. The 95mm set pairs with the 50cm version of the same board. Browse the [Rechapados Ferrer chess boards collection](LINK: Ferrer chess boards collection) or the full Sterling Chess chess boards collection to find compatible boards across the range.
The Queen's Gambit pieces arrive in a luxurious magnetic closure presentation box — a fitting package for a set of this significance. It keeps pieces secure between sessions and makes for a genuinely impressive gift for fans of the series, serious players, or collectors who appreciate provenance.
The Ferrer Official Queen's Gambit Chess Pieces are one of the most distinctive sets we carry at Sterling Chess. The Queen's Gambit-specific design gives them a character that standard Staunton pieces simply do not have, and the handcraft quality from Ferrer ensures they perform as well as they look. Whether you are a fan of the series, a collector who wants something with documented provenance, or simply a player who wants an exceptional set of pieces, these deliver on every count.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Yes. Rechapados Ferrer are the official manufacturers of the pieces used in the Netflix production. These are the same design as the pieces used in the 1968 Tournament of Champions final scene, made by the same company in La Garriga, Spain — not a replica or inspired-by set.
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. The 90mm set pairs with the 40cm Queen's Gambit board and the 95mm set with the 50cm version.
The Queen's Gambit pieces were developed specifically for the series with their own distinct design and carving detail, rather than following the standard Staunton template. The proportions and character of the pieces are immediately recognisable while remaining fully functional for serious play.
Yes. The weighted bases, consistent finish, and well-judged proportions across both sizes make these pieces suitable for serious recreational and club play. The pieces were designed to look exceptional on screen and perform equally well on the board.
Yes. While the pieces pair naturally with the Ferrer Queen's Gambit Chess Board, they suit any board with compatible square dimensions. Use the 75 to 80 percent guide above to match the king base diameter to your board's square size.
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 |
89mm |
34mm |
97mm |
39mm |
|
Queen |
73mm |
33mm |
85mm |
38mm |
|
Bishop |
64mm |
29mm |
77mm |
34mm |
|
Knight |
57mm |
29mm |
62mm |
34mm |
|
Rook |
47mm |
29mm |
54mm |
34mm |
|
Pawn |
41mm |
26mm |
46mm |
31mm |
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
Light piece material |
Boxwood (natural varnish) |
|
Dark piece material |
Boxwood (black varnish) |
|
Piece style |
Queen's Gambit design |
|
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 handcrafted Queen's Gambit chess pieces (boxwood, natural and black varnish)
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.
