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The pieces here are a working Staunton at a generous size. A 103mm king stands on a 45mm base, and every officer behind it shares one 38mm foot, so the back rank sets up as an even block rather than a row of different footprints.
The dark side is ebonised boxwood against natural boxwood on the light, weighted by setting an iron stud into each base. Thirty four pieces come to 1,450g, which is enough mass to hold a move without feeling leaden in the hand.
They arrive on a 53.3cm board in ebony and maple, 22mm thick and 4,000g, with 55mm squares cut to suit exactly these bases. It sits in our wood chess sets collection.
The same 103mm pieces are listed without a board, so if you already play on 55mm squares the Fierce Knight Staunton 103mm pieces on their own is the more direct purchase and the carving is identical.
What the combination adds is a board of real substance. At 22mm and 4,000g it sits at the heavier end of the boards we pair with a set at this height, and the difference is felt the moment a piece is set down on it rather than seen across the room.
The pattern is also turned smaller, and the Fierce Knight pieces at 89mm stand on a wide 42mm base cut for these same 55mm squares, so a shorter king sits on this board without changing anything under it. Other pairings sit across our chess boards collection.
Queen, bishop, knight and rook all stand on 38mm here, and only the king breaks upward to 45mm. That single officer footprint is worth more in play than it sounds. Six of the eight back rank pieces occupy the same space on their square, so the opening position fills evenly and nothing crowds its neighbour at one end of the rank.
The heights step in a tight sequence: 84mm queen, 76mm bishop, 73mm knight, 62mm rook. Three millimetres between bishop and knight means the two read as a matched pair rather than separate ranks, and the rook sits clearly below them. At the front the 58mm pawn on a 33mm base keeps the pawn structure low and easy to see over.
Ebonising is a dye taken into boxwood rather than a black timber in its own right. Boxwood is dense and close grained, which is why it takes the treatment evenly and why the turning lines stay sharp underneath instead of softening under the colour.
What you get for it is consistency. Every dark piece matches every other dark piece, with none of the streaking and tonal drift that genuine ebony brings with it. What you give up is depth: the colour lives at the surface, so a deep knock shows pale timber beneath, and the high points on a much handled set gradually lighten. Kept out of direct sun and away from water, a set like this holds its colour for decades.
A 45mm king base wants 55mm squares, and that is exactly what is supplied. The 38mm officers then sit with clear air around them through the middlegame, which matters more than the opening position suggests once queens and rooks start moving into the same files.
The board measures 53.3cm across (21 inches), with ebony on the dark squares and maple on the light. It is 22mm thick and weighs 4,000g, and the underside is felted in green velvet so it holds its position rather than travelling across a table. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board. No storage box. The pattern also sits among our Staunton chess pieces.
The board is what lifts this listing. Twenty two millimetres and 4,000g under an ebony and maple playing surface is a proper panel, and it changes the sound and the feel of a move in a way that a thin bundled board never does. Two things to weigh before you order. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, not ebony, so they will not match the depth of the board's own dark squares under a lamp, and the colour sits at the surface rather than running through the timber. And at 5,450g all up, with no storage box, this is a set to leave out on a table rather than pack away between games. If that is how you play, it is a lot of board for the money.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
53.3cm x 53.3cm (21 inches) with 55mm squares, 22mm thick and around 4,000g, in ebony and maple. The underside is felted with green velvet.
No. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, which is boxwood dyed black. The board's dark squares are ebony, so the two are close in colour without being the same timber.
The pieces come to around 1,450g and the board to around 4,000g, so about 5,450g in total. Every piece is weighted with an iron stud set into the base.
They are cut for 55mm squares. A 45mm king base on anything smaller crowds the back rank, so 55mm is the size to match if you are pairing them elsewhere.
Keep it dry and out of direct sunlight. The pieces are neither waterproof nor UV resistant, so wipe them with a dry cloth rather than anything damp.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the 53.3cm board only. Other combinations sit across our chess sets collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
103mm (4.0 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
45mm (1.7 inch) |
|
Queen height |
84mm (3.3 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
42mm (1.6 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
76mm (2.9 inch) |
|
Bishop base diameter |
38mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Knight height |
73mm (2.8 inch) |
|
Knight base diameter |
38mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Rook height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Rook base diameter |
38mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
58mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
33mm (1.2 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted with an iron stud set into each base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
1,450g approximate |
|
Board size |
53.3cm x 53.3cm (21 inch) |
|
Board square size |
55mm (2.2 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board timbers |
Ebony on the dark squares, maple on the light |
|
Board weight |
4,000g approximate |
|
Board underside |
Felted with green velvet |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
Total set weight |
5,450g approximate |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 53.3cm ebony and maple chess board with 55mm squares
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 pieces here are a working Staunton at a generous size. A 103mm king stands on a 45mm base, and every officer behind it shares one 38mm foot, so the back rank sets up as an even block rather than a row of different footprints.
The dark side is ebonised boxwood against natural boxwood on the light, weighted by setting an iron stud into each base. Thirty four pieces come to 1,450g, which is enough mass to hold a move without feeling leaden in the hand.
They arrive on a 53.3cm board in ebony and maple, 22mm thick and 4,000g, with 55mm squares cut to suit exactly these bases. It sits in our wood chess sets collection.
The same 103mm pieces are listed without a board, so if you already play on 55mm squares the Fierce Knight Staunton 103mm pieces on their own is the more direct purchase and the carving is identical.
What the combination adds is a board of real substance. At 22mm and 4,000g it sits at the heavier end of the boards we pair with a set at this height, and the difference is felt the moment a piece is set down on it rather than seen across the room.
The pattern is also turned smaller, and the Fierce Knight pieces at 89mm stand on a wide 42mm base cut for these same 55mm squares, so a shorter king sits on this board without changing anything under it. Other pairings sit across our chess boards collection.
Queen, bishop, knight and rook all stand on 38mm here, and only the king breaks upward to 45mm. That single officer footprint is worth more in play than it sounds. Six of the eight back rank pieces occupy the same space on their square, so the opening position fills evenly and nothing crowds its neighbour at one end of the rank.
The heights step in a tight sequence: 84mm queen, 76mm bishop, 73mm knight, 62mm rook. Three millimetres between bishop and knight means the two read as a matched pair rather than separate ranks, and the rook sits clearly below them. At the front the 58mm pawn on a 33mm base keeps the pawn structure low and easy to see over.
Ebonising is a dye taken into boxwood rather than a black timber in its own right. Boxwood is dense and close grained, which is why it takes the treatment evenly and why the turning lines stay sharp underneath instead of softening under the colour.
What you get for it is consistency. Every dark piece matches every other dark piece, with none of the streaking and tonal drift that genuine ebony brings with it. What you give up is depth: the colour lives at the surface, so a deep knock shows pale timber beneath, and the high points on a much handled set gradually lighten. Kept out of direct sun and away from water, a set like this holds its colour for decades.
A 45mm king base wants 55mm squares, and that is exactly what is supplied. The 38mm officers then sit with clear air around them through the middlegame, which matters more than the opening position suggests once queens and rooks start moving into the same files.
The board measures 53.3cm across (21 inches), with ebony on the dark squares and maple on the light. It is 22mm thick and weighs 4,000g, and the underside is felted in green velvet so it holds its position rather than travelling across a table. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board. No storage box. The pattern also sits among our Staunton chess pieces.
The board is what lifts this listing. Twenty two millimetres and 4,000g under an ebony and maple playing surface is a proper panel, and it changes the sound and the feel of a move in a way that a thin bundled board never does. Two things to weigh before you order. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, not ebony, so they will not match the depth of the board's own dark squares under a lamp, and the colour sits at the surface rather than running through the timber. And at 5,450g all up, with no storage box, this is a set to leave out on a table rather than pack away between games. If that is how you play, it is a lot of board for the money.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
53.3cm x 53.3cm (21 inches) with 55mm squares, 22mm thick and around 4,000g, in ebony and maple. The underside is felted with green velvet.
No. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, which is boxwood dyed black. The board's dark squares are ebony, so the two are close in colour without being the same timber.
The pieces come to around 1,450g and the board to around 4,000g, so about 5,450g in total. Every piece is weighted with an iron stud set into the base.
They are cut for 55mm squares. A 45mm king base on anything smaller crowds the back rank, so 55mm is the size to match if you are pairing them elsewhere.
Keep it dry and out of direct sunlight. The pieces are neither waterproof nor UV resistant, so wipe them with a dry cloth rather than anything damp.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the 53.3cm board only. Other combinations sit across our chess sets collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
103mm (4.0 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
45mm (1.7 inch) |
|
Queen height |
84mm (3.3 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
42mm (1.6 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
76mm (2.9 inch) |
|
Bishop base diameter |
38mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Knight height |
73mm (2.8 inch) |
|
Knight base diameter |
38mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Rook height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Rook base diameter |
38mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
58mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
33mm (1.2 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted with an iron stud set into each base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
1,450g approximate |
|
Board size |
53.3cm x 53.3cm (21 inch) |
|
Board square size |
55mm (2.2 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
22mm |
|
Board timbers |
Ebony on the dark squares, maple on the light |
|
Board weight |
4,000g approximate |
|
Board underside |
Felted with green velvet |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
Total set weight |
5,450g approximate |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 53.3cm ebony and maple chess board with 55mm squares
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.
