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A compact Staunton at 88mm to the top of the king, weighted, and cut for boards with squares between 45mm and 55mm. This is the set for a smaller table.
It is meant to be played with. The set suits a smaller board, or a room where a full sized army would take over the surface it stands on.
There are two dark timbers to choose from, golden rosewood or ebonised boxwood, and the light army is plain boxwood either way.
At 700 grams for the complete set it is light in the hand, and the weighting keeps that lightness from becoming a problem in play.
It sits with our Staunton chess pieces, in golden rosewood or ebonised boxwood.
The Fierce Knight is a working Staunton rather than a display set. Every shape on the board is the familiar one, so there is nothing to learn before you start playing.
What gives it its look is the footprint. King and queen sit on the widest base in the set and match each other exactly, so the royals read as one unit at the centre of the rank.
Either side of them the bishop, knight and rook all share a single base width. Three piece types on one foot is what makes the outer rank look even rather than stepped.
The pawn is the only piece standing on anything narrower. That keeps the front rank visually quiet and leaves the back rank doing the work when you look down at the position. It is a small thing, but it is why the opening position reads clearly on a board this size.
These pieces suit smaller boards, with squares of 45mm to 55mm. The lower half of that window is the honest fit, because the king stands on a modest foot and a larger square leaves the position looking thin.
Both options put the same plain boxwood army on the light side, so the choice in front of you is only about the dark half of the set.
Golden rosewood is the warmer of the two. It carries visible grain and reads brown rather than black, which suits a lighter board and a room with daylight in it.
Ebonised boxwood is the higher contrast option, brought to a near black. Against the boxwood light army the two sides separate cleanly, which helps under a lamp or in a photograph.
If you want the set to sit quietly in a traditional room, take the golden rosewood. If you want the pieces to read instantly from across a table, take the ebonised. Both play identically, so this is a decision about the room and not about the game.
Keep the set out of direct sun and away from a heater, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone.
What you are getting is a full Staunton vocabulary on a small footprint. Nothing has been simplified to make the set smaller. It is the same shapes, drawn to a smaller scale.
The weighting earns its place at this scale. There is enough mass in each base that a piece settles when you put it down and does not travel when the table is knocked.
Buy it as a second set, or as a first proper one if your board is on the small side. If you want something heavier for a permanent table, look across our luxury chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
45mm to 55mm, and the lower half of that range is the better fit. Go wider and the pieces start to look stranded on their squares.
Yes, the set is weighted. Each base carries enough mass for the piece to stay where you put it.
34. That is the 32 a game uses, plus a spare queen of each colour so a promotion does not send you hunting for a captured piece.
Only the dark army. Golden rosewood is warm and shows its grain; ebonised boxwood is brought to a near black for higher contrast. The light side is plain boxwood either way.
No. This listing is the chessmen only, so the board is chosen separately to suit the square size.
That depends on the board. On squares in the middle of its range the set fills the square properly. On anything cut for a full sized army it will look lost.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
88mm high (3.5 inch), 35mm base |
|
Queen |
73mm high (2.9 inch), 35mm base |
|
Bishop |
64mm high (2.5 inch), 32mm base |
|
Knight |
60mm high (2.4 inch), 32mm base |
|
Rook |
48mm high (1.9 inch), 32mm base |
|
Pawn |
43mm high (1.7 inch), 26mm base |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden Rosewood dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 700 grams (1.54 lbs) |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised Boxwood dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 700 grams (1.54 lbs) |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
45mm to 55mm (1.77 inch to 2.17 inch) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in golden rosewood and boxwood, or ebonised boxwood and boxwood
Two pieces more than a standard game array uses
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.
A compact Staunton at 88mm to the top of the king, weighted, and cut for boards with squares between 45mm and 55mm. This is the set for a smaller table.
It is meant to be played with. The set suits a smaller board, or a room where a full sized army would take over the surface it stands on.
There are two dark timbers to choose from, golden rosewood or ebonised boxwood, and the light army is plain boxwood either way.
At 700 grams for the complete set it is light in the hand, and the weighting keeps that lightness from becoming a problem in play.
It sits with our Staunton chess pieces, in golden rosewood or ebonised boxwood.
The Fierce Knight is a working Staunton rather than a display set. Every shape on the board is the familiar one, so there is nothing to learn before you start playing.
What gives it its look is the footprint. King and queen sit on the widest base in the set and match each other exactly, so the royals read as one unit at the centre of the rank.
Either side of them the bishop, knight and rook all share a single base width. Three piece types on one foot is what makes the outer rank look even rather than stepped.
The pawn is the only piece standing on anything narrower. That keeps the front rank visually quiet and leaves the back rank doing the work when you look down at the position. It is a small thing, but it is why the opening position reads clearly on a board this size.
These pieces suit smaller boards, with squares of 45mm to 55mm. The lower half of that window is the honest fit, because the king stands on a modest foot and a larger square leaves the position looking thin.
Both options put the same plain boxwood army on the light side, so the choice in front of you is only about the dark half of the set.
Golden rosewood is the warmer of the two. It carries visible grain and reads brown rather than black, which suits a lighter board and a room with daylight in it.
Ebonised boxwood is the higher contrast option, brought to a near black. Against the boxwood light army the two sides separate cleanly, which helps under a lamp or in a photograph.
If you want the set to sit quietly in a traditional room, take the golden rosewood. If you want the pieces to read instantly from across a table, take the ebonised. Both play identically, so this is a decision about the room and not about the game.
Keep the set out of direct sun and away from a heater, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone.
What you are getting is a full Staunton vocabulary on a small footprint. Nothing has been simplified to make the set smaller. It is the same shapes, drawn to a smaller scale.
The weighting earns its place at this scale. There is enough mass in each base that a piece settles when you put it down and does not travel when the table is knocked.
Buy it as a second set, or as a first proper one if your board is on the small side. If you want something heavier for a permanent table, look across our luxury chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
45mm to 55mm, and the lower half of that range is the better fit. Go wider and the pieces start to look stranded on their squares.
Yes, the set is weighted. Each base carries enough mass for the piece to stay where you put it.
34. That is the 32 a game uses, plus a spare queen of each colour so a promotion does not send you hunting for a captured piece.
Only the dark army. Golden rosewood is warm and shows its grain; ebonised boxwood is brought to a near black for higher contrast. The light side is plain boxwood either way.
No. This listing is the chessmen only, so the board is chosen separately to suit the square size.
That depends on the board. On squares in the middle of its range the set fills the square properly. On anything cut for a full sized army it will look lost.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
88mm high (3.5 inch), 35mm base |
|
Queen |
73mm high (2.9 inch), 35mm base |
|
Bishop |
64mm high (2.5 inch), 32mm base |
|
Knight |
60mm high (2.4 inch), 32mm base |
|
Rook |
48mm high (1.9 inch), 32mm base |
|
Pawn |
43mm high (1.7 inch), 26mm base |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden Rosewood dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 700 grams (1.54 lbs) |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised Boxwood dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 700 grams (1.54 lbs) |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
45mm to 55mm (1.77 inch to 2.17 inch) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in golden rosewood and boxwood, or ebonised boxwood and boxwood
Two pieces more than a standard game array uses
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.
