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Pick one of these up and the first thing you notice is the weight. The complete army comes to 3,200 grams, which is far beyond what a timber set of the same height carries.
That mass changes how the game feels. Pieces land with authority, they stay exactly where you put them, and moving one becomes a deliberate act and not a nudge.
The finish is metallic gold against grey, and metal does something timber cannot: it returns the light instead of absorbing it, so every cut edge is picked out under a lamp.
The knight is what the series is named for, drawn forward and alert, and on a metal piece that shape reads harder than it ever would in wood.
It is one of our metal chess pieces.
This is a set you buy because you want the board to feel like an event.
The weight is the whole experience. There is a satisfaction in placing a piece this heavy that no wooden set delivers, and it makes even a casual game feel considered.
The knight carries the design. It is drawn forward with a hard, alert profile, and the metal surface catches light along every cut edge, so it reads more sharply than the same shape would in timber.
The bishop, rook and pawn are deliberately simpler, with clean lines and no competing detail, which keeps the attention where the design wants it.
These pieces suit larger boards, with squares of 50mm to 60mm, and 60mm is the size to choose. On 50mm there is no spare room, and pieces this heavy are placed deliberately, which a crowded board makes harder than it needs to be.
A metal army is a different thing to own, and it is worth knowing what changes.
The weight is the obvious one. At over three kilograms this is not a set you move around the house.
The pieces are cool to the touch and they make a different sound on the board, which some players love immediately and others take a game or two to settle into.
On the practical side, there is nothing to check or split, so dry air is not the concern it would be on a wooden army.
Care is different from a timber set and simpler. Dust with a dry soft cloth, or a barely damp one dried immediately, and that is as far as it ever needs to go.
There is a practical point at the tighter end of the square range too: pieces this heavy are placed deliberately, and a crowded board makes that harder than it needs to be.
Do not use metal polish, abrasive cleaners or solvents on the finish. The metallic gold and grey are surface finishes, and polishing compounds will cut straight through them.
Presence is the case for this one. A brass army on a good board is a different object altogether from a wooden set, and this one has the scale and the weight to carry it off.
The knight justifies the series name. It is the piece people pick up, and the hard metal surface suits a forward, aggressive profile far better than timber would.
Be realistic about the weight. Three kilograms wants a solid board on a solid table, and it is not a set to be carrying about. If timber is what you are really after, look through our wood chess pieces range.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
50mm to 60mm squares, and 60mm is the size to choose. On 50mm there is no spare room, and pieces this heavy want space to be placed into.
Considerably heavier. The complete 34 pieces come to 3,200 grams, which is well beyond what a timber army of the same height would weigh.
Metallic gold on the dark army and grey on the light one. Both are surface finishes applied to brass, which is why polishing compounds must be kept away from them.
It is cut with a hard, forward profile, alert and never calm, and the metal surface sharpens that shape by catching light along every edge.
A dry soft cloth, or a barely damp one dried immediately. Do not use metal polish, abrasive cleaners or solvents, because they will cut through the surface finish.
34 pieces, including a spare queen of each colour for promotion. No board is included, so that is chosen separately.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
100mm high (3.9 inch), 43mm base |
|
Queen |
86mm high (3.4 inch), 42mm base |
|
Bishop |
81mm high (3.2 inch), 35mm base |
|
Knight |
66mm high (2.6 inch), 36mm base |
|
Rook |
62mm high (2.4 inch), 38mm base |
|
Pawn |
56mm high (2.2 inch), 33mm base |
|
Material |
Brass metal |
|
Dark chess pieces |
Metallic gold |
|
Light chess pieces |
Grey |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 60mm (1.97 inch to 2.37 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
3,200 grams (7.0 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34, including a spare queen of each colour |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 brass metal chess pieces in metallic gold and grey
A spare queen of each colour included in the 34
Chess board not included
Storage box not included
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.
Pick one of these up and the first thing you notice is the weight. The complete army comes to 3,200 grams, which is far beyond what a timber set of the same height carries.
That mass changes how the game feels. Pieces land with authority, they stay exactly where you put them, and moving one becomes a deliberate act and not a nudge.
The finish is metallic gold against grey, and metal does something timber cannot: it returns the light instead of absorbing it, so every cut edge is picked out under a lamp.
The knight is what the series is named for, drawn forward and alert, and on a metal piece that shape reads harder than it ever would in wood.
It is one of our metal chess pieces.
This is a set you buy because you want the board to feel like an event.
The weight is the whole experience. There is a satisfaction in placing a piece this heavy that no wooden set delivers, and it makes even a casual game feel considered.
The knight carries the design. It is drawn forward with a hard, alert profile, and the metal surface catches light along every cut edge, so it reads more sharply than the same shape would in timber.
The bishop, rook and pawn are deliberately simpler, with clean lines and no competing detail, which keeps the attention where the design wants it.
These pieces suit larger boards, with squares of 50mm to 60mm, and 60mm is the size to choose. On 50mm there is no spare room, and pieces this heavy are placed deliberately, which a crowded board makes harder than it needs to be.
A metal army is a different thing to own, and it is worth knowing what changes.
The weight is the obvious one. At over three kilograms this is not a set you move around the house.
The pieces are cool to the touch and they make a different sound on the board, which some players love immediately and others take a game or two to settle into.
On the practical side, there is nothing to check or split, so dry air is not the concern it would be on a wooden army.
Care is different from a timber set and simpler. Dust with a dry soft cloth, or a barely damp one dried immediately, and that is as far as it ever needs to go.
There is a practical point at the tighter end of the square range too: pieces this heavy are placed deliberately, and a crowded board makes that harder than it needs to be.
Do not use metal polish, abrasive cleaners or solvents on the finish. The metallic gold and grey are surface finishes, and polishing compounds will cut straight through them.
Presence is the case for this one. A brass army on a good board is a different object altogether from a wooden set, and this one has the scale and the weight to carry it off.
The knight justifies the series name. It is the piece people pick up, and the hard metal surface suits a forward, aggressive profile far better than timber would.
Be realistic about the weight. Three kilograms wants a solid board on a solid table, and it is not a set to be carrying about. If timber is what you are really after, look through our wood chess pieces range.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
50mm to 60mm squares, and 60mm is the size to choose. On 50mm there is no spare room, and pieces this heavy want space to be placed into.
Considerably heavier. The complete 34 pieces come to 3,200 grams, which is well beyond what a timber army of the same height would weigh.
Metallic gold on the dark army and grey on the light one. Both are surface finishes applied to brass, which is why polishing compounds must be kept away from them.
It is cut with a hard, forward profile, alert and never calm, and the metal surface sharpens that shape by catching light along every edge.
A dry soft cloth, or a barely damp one dried immediately. Do not use metal polish, abrasive cleaners or solvents, because they will cut through the surface finish.
34 pieces, including a spare queen of each colour for promotion. No board is included, so that is chosen separately.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
100mm high (3.9 inch), 43mm base |
|
Queen |
86mm high (3.4 inch), 42mm base |
|
Bishop |
81mm high (3.2 inch), 35mm base |
|
Knight |
66mm high (2.6 inch), 36mm base |
|
Rook |
62mm high (2.4 inch), 38mm base |
|
Pawn |
56mm high (2.2 inch), 33mm base |
|
Material |
Brass metal |
|
Dark chess pieces |
Metallic gold |
|
Light chess pieces |
Grey |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 60mm (1.97 inch to 2.37 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
3,200 grams (7.0 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34, including a spare queen of each colour |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 brass metal chess pieces in metallic gold and grey
A spare queen of each colour included in the 34
Chess board not included
Storage box not included
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.
