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This set was drawn for blitz. The king and queen share a 41mm base, the three minor officers share a 32mm base, and there are only two base diameters in the entire back rank. Every piece your hand reaches for feels like the piece next to it.
That consistency is what makes a set fast. In a time scramble you are not adjusting your grip between a wide bishop and a narrow rook; you pick up, you place, you hit the clock. The 95mm king is tournament standard and the 1,100g total keeps it quick rather than ponderous.
Ebonised or sheesham on the dark side, natural boxwood on the light. It sits in the club end of our Staunton chess pieces.
Collector sets vary base diameter piece by piece, which looks considered and gives each rank its own character. It also means your hand meets something slightly different every time you move.
This design goes the other way and standardises. Two diameters, both comfortable, repeated across the set. It is the sort of decision that only shows up under time pressure, and it is why sets like this end up in club cupboards rather than display cabinets.
At 1,100g it is deliberately light for its height. If you want mass, the triple weighted options in the Staunton chess pieces will suit you better; if you play a lot of fast chess, this is the more useful set.
Most chess set design assumes an unhurried game. Under a time control everything changes: the pieces you touch most are pawns, the moves you make fastest are recaptures, and any friction between hand and piece costs you seconds you do not have.
Standardising the base diameters removes one source of that friction. The king and queen are 41mm, the bishop, knight and rook are all 32mm, and the pawn at 29mm is close enough to the officers that the transition is unnoticeable. Combined with a moderate 32g average weight, the set moves as fast as you can.
The king at 95mm and the queen at 84mm sit on the same 41mm foot, which gives the centre of the back rank a paired, solid look rather than a stepped one. It also means the two pieces you least want to knock over are the two hardest to knock over.
Behind them the bishop at 70mm and the knight at 69mm are effectively level on matched 32mm bases, so the minor officers read as a group. Only the rook at 54mm breaks the pattern, dropping well below to keep the corners of the board open.
The 41mm king base gives a range of 50mm to 55mm squares. At 50mm the board is tight and busy, which suits fast play on a small table. At 55mm there is more space around each piece. Both are correct and the choice is about how you like to see the position.
No board is included with these pieces. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size so you can pick either end of the range.
This is a club set that knows it is a club set. Standardising to two base diameters is a small, unglamorous decision that pays off every time you move under time pressure, and the matched 41mm royal bases keep the king and queen planted. At roughly 32g a piece it is light, which is the point rather than a shortcoming: this is built for speed, not for heft. If you want a set to look at, buy something else. If you want a set for a weekly rapid night, this is the obvious choice at the price.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm, from the 41mm king base. 50mm gives a tight busy board suited to fast play, 55mm gives more space around each piece.
Dimensions, carving and weight are identical, so it is purely visual. Ebonised is near black with the highest contrast against the natural boxwood and reads fastest under club lighting. Sheesham is a warm mid brown with visible grain.
Both sit on 41mm. It gives the centre of the back rank a paired look and makes the two most important pieces the hardest to knock over. The minor officers all share a 32mm base for the same consistency.
1,100g across 34 pieces, around 32g a piece. That is deliberately light for a 95mm king, so the set handles quickly. Heavier options are available across our chess pieces collection.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
95mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Queen height |
84mm (3.30 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
70mm (2.75 inch) |
|
Knight height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Rook height |
54mm (2.12 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
32mm (1.25 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
46mm (1.81 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
29mm (1.14 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood or sheesham, by option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt bases |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,100g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in the timber option you select
2 spare queens, one per 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.
This set was drawn for blitz. The king and queen share a 41mm base, the three minor officers share a 32mm base, and there are only two base diameters in the entire back rank. Every piece your hand reaches for feels like the piece next to it.
That consistency is what makes a set fast. In a time scramble you are not adjusting your grip between a wide bishop and a narrow rook; you pick up, you place, you hit the clock. The 95mm king is tournament standard and the 1,100g total keeps it quick rather than ponderous.
Ebonised or sheesham on the dark side, natural boxwood on the light. It sits in the club end of our Staunton chess pieces.
Collector sets vary base diameter piece by piece, which looks considered and gives each rank its own character. It also means your hand meets something slightly different every time you move.
This design goes the other way and standardises. Two diameters, both comfortable, repeated across the set. It is the sort of decision that only shows up under time pressure, and it is why sets like this end up in club cupboards rather than display cabinets.
At 1,100g it is deliberately light for its height. If you want mass, the triple weighted options in the Staunton chess pieces will suit you better; if you play a lot of fast chess, this is the more useful set.
Most chess set design assumes an unhurried game. Under a time control everything changes: the pieces you touch most are pawns, the moves you make fastest are recaptures, and any friction between hand and piece costs you seconds you do not have.
Standardising the base diameters removes one source of that friction. The king and queen are 41mm, the bishop, knight and rook are all 32mm, and the pawn at 29mm is close enough to the officers that the transition is unnoticeable. Combined with a moderate 32g average weight, the set moves as fast as you can.
The king at 95mm and the queen at 84mm sit on the same 41mm foot, which gives the centre of the back rank a paired, solid look rather than a stepped one. It also means the two pieces you least want to knock over are the two hardest to knock over.
Behind them the bishop at 70mm and the knight at 69mm are effectively level on matched 32mm bases, so the minor officers read as a group. Only the rook at 54mm breaks the pattern, dropping well below to keep the corners of the board open.
The 41mm king base gives a range of 50mm to 55mm squares. At 50mm the board is tight and busy, which suits fast play on a small table. At 55mm there is more space around each piece. Both are correct and the choice is about how you like to see the position.
No board is included with these pieces. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size so you can pick either end of the range.
This is a club set that knows it is a club set. Standardising to two base diameters is a small, unglamorous decision that pays off every time you move under time pressure, and the matched 41mm royal bases keep the king and queen planted. At roughly 32g a piece it is light, which is the point rather than a shortcoming: this is built for speed, not for heft. If you want a set to look at, buy something else. If you want a set for a weekly rapid night, this is the obvious choice at the price.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm, from the 41mm king base. 50mm gives a tight busy board suited to fast play, 55mm gives more space around each piece.
Dimensions, carving and weight are identical, so it is purely visual. Ebonised is near black with the highest contrast against the natural boxwood and reads fastest under club lighting. Sheesham is a warm mid brown with visible grain.
Both sit on 41mm. It gives the centre of the back rank a paired look and makes the two most important pieces the hardest to knock over. The minor officers all share a 32mm base for the same consistency.
1,100g across 34 pieces, around 32g a piece. That is deliberately light for a 95mm king, so the set handles quickly. Heavier options are available across our chess pieces collection.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
95mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Queen height |
84mm (3.30 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
70mm (2.75 inch) |
|
Knight height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Rook height |
54mm (2.12 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
32mm (1.25 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
46mm (1.81 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
29mm (1.14 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood or sheesham, by option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt bases |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,100g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in the timber option you select
2 spare queens, one per 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.
