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A tall army on a slim frame. The king stands 119mm, and the whole set is drawn from the lotus flower, so each shape opens outward the way petals do.
It is hand carved and hand turned by master artisans, and that shows most in the way a piece steps up out of its base into the flare above it.
The weight is the part that surprises people. The complete set is 500 grams, so the height arrives without the heft you might brace yourself for when you reach across the board.
Two dark timbers are offered, high grade ebony or bud rosewood, with a boxwood army standing opposite either of them.
It sits among our theme chess pieces, in ebony or bud rosewood.
The lotus is not a decoration bolted onto a conventional outline. It is the organising idea of the whole set, and every piece on the board is a version of the same opening flower drawn at a different height.
That is what produces the proportion. These are tall, narrow pieces, with the height carried up a slender stem and all of the character gathered into the head.
Underfoot the arrangement is simple. King and queen share the broadest foot, bishop and rook share the next one down, the knight comes in below them and the pawn is narrowest of all.
The lightness follows from that same shape. There is not much timber in a narrow piece, so a set this tall still comes in at a weight you can carry across a room in one hand.
These pieces suit boards with 45mm squares. That is the size to match, and it is worth measuring one on the board you own first. The feet are narrow enough to sit comfortably at that size despite the height above them.
The light army is boxwood in both options, so the only question in front of you is which of the two dark timbers you want standing across the board from it.
Ebony is naturally dark, close to black, with a tight and quiet surface. On a design this sculptural it lets the shape do all the talking and keeps the eye on the outline.
Bud rosewood is warmer and far busier. The figure swirls through each piece, which suits the petal forms well, because the grain moves in roughly the same direction the shape does.
Take ebony if you want the lotus read as a silhouette. Take bud rosewood if you want the timber itself to be part of the ornament. The shapes are identical either way.
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.
Buy this one with your eyes open about what it is. The lotus idea is carried right through the army, and the appeal is the shape of the thing long before it is the game.
Height and weight pull in opposite directions here, and that is the honest observation to make about the set. It looks large from across a table and it does not feel large once it is in your hand.
It suits a display board, a shelf in a study, or a slow game at home. If a design with a documented history behind it appeals more, look across our reproduction chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
45mm. Measure a square on the board you already own before you order, because an army this tall wants exactly that size underneath it.
32, which is the standard game array. There are no spare queens in this one, so a promotion means reusing a captured piece.
Yes. Each base carries enough load for a piece to sit down where you place it, which matters on an army this tall.
No, and that is worth saying plainly. It is tall and light at the same time, because the pieces are narrow and hold very little timber. Pick one up before you judge the set by its height.
The dark side only. Ebony reads almost black with a quiet surface, while bud rosewood is warmer and full of movement. Both face the same boxwood army.
No. This listing covers the chessmen, so a board is picked separately to suit the square size.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
119mm high (4.7 inch), 34mm base |
|
Queen |
103mm high (4.1 inch), 34mm base |
|
Bishop |
95mm high (3.7 inch), 29mm base |
|
Knight |
82mm high (3.2 inch), 28mm base |
|
Rook |
66mm high (2.6 inch), 29mm base |
|
Pawn |
53mm high (2.1 inch), 26mm base |
|
Ebony option |
Ebony dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 500 grams (1.1 lbs) |
|
Bud Rosewood option |
Bud Rosewood dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 500 grams (1.1 lbs) |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Piece count |
32 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in ebony and boxwood, or bud rosewood and boxwood
The standard game array, with no spare queens
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 tall army on a slim frame. The king stands 119mm, and the whole set is drawn from the lotus flower, so each shape opens outward the way petals do.
It is hand carved and hand turned by master artisans, and that shows most in the way a piece steps up out of its base into the flare above it.
The weight is the part that surprises people. The complete set is 500 grams, so the height arrives without the heft you might brace yourself for when you reach across the board.
Two dark timbers are offered, high grade ebony or bud rosewood, with a boxwood army standing opposite either of them.
It sits among our theme chess pieces, in ebony or bud rosewood.
The lotus is not a decoration bolted onto a conventional outline. It is the organising idea of the whole set, and every piece on the board is a version of the same opening flower drawn at a different height.
That is what produces the proportion. These are tall, narrow pieces, with the height carried up a slender stem and all of the character gathered into the head.
Underfoot the arrangement is simple. King and queen share the broadest foot, bishop and rook share the next one down, the knight comes in below them and the pawn is narrowest of all.
The lightness follows from that same shape. There is not much timber in a narrow piece, so a set this tall still comes in at a weight you can carry across a room in one hand.
These pieces suit boards with 45mm squares. That is the size to match, and it is worth measuring one on the board you own first. The feet are narrow enough to sit comfortably at that size despite the height above them.
The light army is boxwood in both options, so the only question in front of you is which of the two dark timbers you want standing across the board from it.
Ebony is naturally dark, close to black, with a tight and quiet surface. On a design this sculptural it lets the shape do all the talking and keeps the eye on the outline.
Bud rosewood is warmer and far busier. The figure swirls through each piece, which suits the petal forms well, because the grain moves in roughly the same direction the shape does.
Take ebony if you want the lotus read as a silhouette. Take bud rosewood if you want the timber itself to be part of the ornament. The shapes are identical either way.
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.
Buy this one with your eyes open about what it is. The lotus idea is carried right through the army, and the appeal is the shape of the thing long before it is the game.
Height and weight pull in opposite directions here, and that is the honest observation to make about the set. It looks large from across a table and it does not feel large once it is in your hand.
It suits a display board, a shelf in a study, or a slow game at home. If a design with a documented history behind it appeals more, look across our reproduction chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
45mm. Measure a square on the board you already own before you order, because an army this tall wants exactly that size underneath it.
32, which is the standard game array. There are no spare queens in this one, so a promotion means reusing a captured piece.
Yes. Each base carries enough load for a piece to sit down where you place it, which matters on an army this tall.
No, and that is worth saying plainly. It is tall and light at the same time, because the pieces are narrow and hold very little timber. Pick one up before you judge the set by its height.
The dark side only. Ebony reads almost black with a quiet surface, while bud rosewood is warmer and full of movement. Both face the same boxwood army.
No. This listing covers the chessmen, so a board is picked separately to suit the square size.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
119mm high (4.7 inch), 34mm base |
|
Queen |
103mm high (4.1 inch), 34mm base |
|
Bishop |
95mm high (3.7 inch), 29mm base |
|
Knight |
82mm high (3.2 inch), 28mm base |
|
Rook |
66mm high (2.6 inch), 29mm base |
|
Pawn |
53mm high (2.1 inch), 26mm base |
|
Ebony option |
Ebony dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 500 grams (1.1 lbs) |
|
Bud Rosewood option |
Bud Rosewood dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 500 grams (1.1 lbs) |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Piece count |
32 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in ebony and boxwood, or bud rosewood and boxwood
The standard game array, with no spare queens
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.
