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The Fierce Knight is named for its horse, and the name is not decoration. These knights are angry at the opposition and want to decimate them, and that temper is the character of the whole design.
Behind it everything is orthodox. The pieces are proportioned to traditional Staunton specifications, so the shapes are the ones a player already knows and nothing has to be worked out on sight.
There is substantial ballast in the chessmen. They stand where you put them, they take handling, and they perform well through a long session at the board.
The king stands 102mm, which is a club size for casual or tournament play. Three dark timbers carry the design, and the build is the same weighted one on all of them.
You will find it in our staunton chess pieces.
The Fierce Knight earns its name at one piece. The horse is the centrepiece of this design, and everything else in the army is arranged so that nothing on the board competes with it for attention once the set is standing.
The rest of the army is deliberately conventional. Traditional Staunton specifications govern the proportions, so a bishop is never mistaken for a pawn and the back rank stays easy to read.
Ballast is the other half of the design. There is real mass in the army, which is why the pieces are stable, durable and hard to shift out of place during a quick game.
That combination gives you a playing set rather than a display one. It is happy on a kitchen table on a Sunday and just as happy sitting under a clock.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 55mm to 60mm. Either end of that window leaves this king room enough, so the back rank sits comfortably whichever square size you settle on.
One design, three dark timbers, and nothing else moves between them. The pieces are the same size, the same shape and the same weight whichever of the three you take.
Rosewood is the red timber of the three. It runs dark, the grain shows through the finish, and it is the option that carries the most colour in the dark army.
Golden rosewood is the palest of the three. It is warm and brown rather than red, with figure running through it, and the set looks softer standing on a table.
Ebonised boxwood takes the third route and it is the darkest of them. The dark side is brought to a near black, and the two armies separate further here than on either other timber.
Looking after them is the same simple job whichever you choose. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, which is what makes hardwood check. Dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, polish and solvents alone.
I would buy this one for the horse. The rest of the army is a sound orthodox Staunton that asks nothing of you, and the knight is what makes it worth choosing over a plainer one.
Underneath the temper it is a sensible playing set. Traditional proportions, real ballast, and a build that takes being set up and packed away week after week without complaint.
The board is an easy decision here. Anywhere in the recommended window works, and the larger square simply leaves a little more bare timber showing around the back rank.
Where it is the wrong set is a quiet room that wants nothing shouting in it. If that is the brief, start instead in our minimalist chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The knight. The design puts its whole character into that one piece, and it is angry at the opposition rather than calm, while every other piece holds to the traditional Staunton shape without any flourish added.
Squares of 55mm to 60mm. Both figures work for this army, and the larger one is the easier board to reach into during a game.
1,430 grams, and the figure is the same on all three timbers. Weighted is the only grade offered here, so no option among the three is lighter or heavier.
Yes. It is a club sized set with substantial ballast in it, and the pieces are stable and durable enough for a casual game or a serious one.
34 chess pieces, including a spare queen of each colour. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are both separate purchases. Match whatever board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
102mm high (4.0 inch), 44mm base |
|
Pawn |
56mm high (2.2 inch), 33mm base |
|
Rosewood option |
Rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, all three options |
102mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.16 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1,430 grams (3.2 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the timber option you select, including a spare queen of each colour
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.
The Fierce Knight is named for its horse, and the name is not decoration. These knights are angry at the opposition and want to decimate them, and that temper is the character of the whole design.
Behind it everything is orthodox. The pieces are proportioned to traditional Staunton specifications, so the shapes are the ones a player already knows and nothing has to be worked out on sight.
There is substantial ballast in the chessmen. They stand where you put them, they take handling, and they perform well through a long session at the board.
The king stands 102mm, which is a club size for casual or tournament play. Three dark timbers carry the design, and the build is the same weighted one on all of them.
You will find it in our staunton chess pieces.
The Fierce Knight earns its name at one piece. The horse is the centrepiece of this design, and everything else in the army is arranged so that nothing on the board competes with it for attention once the set is standing.
The rest of the army is deliberately conventional. Traditional Staunton specifications govern the proportions, so a bishop is never mistaken for a pawn and the back rank stays easy to read.
Ballast is the other half of the design. There is real mass in the army, which is why the pieces are stable, durable and hard to shift out of place during a quick game.
That combination gives you a playing set rather than a display one. It is happy on a kitchen table on a Sunday and just as happy sitting under a clock.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 55mm to 60mm. Either end of that window leaves this king room enough, so the back rank sits comfortably whichever square size you settle on.
One design, three dark timbers, and nothing else moves between them. The pieces are the same size, the same shape and the same weight whichever of the three you take.
Rosewood is the red timber of the three. It runs dark, the grain shows through the finish, and it is the option that carries the most colour in the dark army.
Golden rosewood is the palest of the three. It is warm and brown rather than red, with figure running through it, and the set looks softer standing on a table.
Ebonised boxwood takes the third route and it is the darkest of them. The dark side is brought to a near black, and the two armies separate further here than on either other timber.
Looking after them is the same simple job whichever you choose. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, which is what makes hardwood check. Dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, polish and solvents alone.
I would buy this one for the horse. The rest of the army is a sound orthodox Staunton that asks nothing of you, and the knight is what makes it worth choosing over a plainer one.
Underneath the temper it is a sensible playing set. Traditional proportions, real ballast, and a build that takes being set up and packed away week after week without complaint.
The board is an easy decision here. Anywhere in the recommended window works, and the larger square simply leaves a little more bare timber showing around the back rank.
Where it is the wrong set is a quiet room that wants nothing shouting in it. If that is the brief, start instead in our minimalist chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The knight. The design puts its whole character into that one piece, and it is angry at the opposition rather than calm, while every other piece holds to the traditional Staunton shape without any flourish added.
Squares of 55mm to 60mm. Both figures work for this army, and the larger one is the easier board to reach into during a game.
1,430 grams, and the figure is the same on all three timbers. Weighted is the only grade offered here, so no option among the three is lighter or heavier.
Yes. It is a club sized set with substantial ballast in it, and the pieces are stable and durable enough for a casual game or a serious one.
34 chess pieces, including a spare queen of each colour. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are both separate purchases. Match whatever board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
102mm high (4.0 inch), 44mm base |
|
Pawn |
56mm high (2.2 inch), 33mm base |
|
Rosewood option |
Rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, all three options |
102mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.16 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1,430 grams (3.2 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the timber option you select, including a spare queen of each colour
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.
