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Bud rosewood is the reason to look at this one. It is a burl figured timber, which means the grain runs in every direction rather than straight, and it is uncommon enough that sets using it are usually priced well above this.
The pattern around it is a clean classic Staunton at generous scale: a 112mm king on a 48mm base, triple weighted to 1,650g, with turned collar rings and a well proportioned drop from king to pawn.
It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Several of our luxury listings offer bud rosewood as one option among two or three. This one is bud rosewood only, and it is priced below most of them.
What you give up is choice. What you get is the timber at a lower entry point than the sets where it sits beside a genuine ebony option and carries that pricing.
Dimensionally it is a conventional set, which is worth saying plainly. The proportions step down evenly from king to pawn with none of the tall bishops or level officers that mark out some of the other patterns here. If you want a large bud rosewood set without an unusual silhouette, this is the straightforward answer. Compare across our wood chess pieces range.
A burl is a growth on a tree where the grain has grown in a deformed, knotted swirl rather than running straight along the trunk. Cut and polished, it produces the dense figured pattern that gives bud rosewood its character.
Because the grain direction changes constantly, it is harder to turn cleanly than straight grained timber and more prone to tearing under the tool, which is part of why it costs more. It also means every piece emerges different: two pawns from the same set will carry visibly different figure, which is inherent rather than a flaw.
Around 49g a piece. That is solid rather than exceptional for a 112mm set, and the balance is toward usability: heavy enough to feel serious and stay put, light enough that a long game does not become an exercise.
The 48mm base does the rest of the work. A wide foot lowers the effective centre of gravity and increases the angle a piece can be tipped before it goes over, which on a set this tall matters more than the raw weight figure.
Squares of 60mm. On 55mm a 48mm base leaves almost no visible board between neighbouring pieces and the back rank reads as one continuous mass.
Sixty millimetre boards are a specialist size, so confirm what you have before ordering. For a figured timber like this, a plain board keeps the attention on the pieces rather than setting two patterns against each other. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size.
This is the least eccentric set in this batch and that is its argument. Bud rosewood at 112mm with triple weighting, priced below the listings where the same timber sits beside a genuine ebony option, and a completely conventional Staunton silhouette underneath. If you want the timber without also buying into a tall bishop or a level officer rank, this is the one. The weighting at 1,650g is sensible rather than showy. Standard constraint: 60mm squares, which most people do not own, so check first.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. The 48mm king base drives that rather than the 112mm height.
A burl figured rosewood, where the grain grows in a deformed swirl rather than running straight. It is harder to turn than straight grained timber and every piece comes out with different figure.
Not on this listing. Several other luxury sets in our luxury chess pieces collection offer bud rosewood alongside a genuine ebony option, usually at a higher price.
1,650g across 34 pieces, triple weighted, around 49g a piece.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
112mm (4.40 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
48mm (1.9 inch) |
|
Queen height |
93mm (3.66 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
44mm (1.73 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
82mm (3.22 inch) |
|
Knight height |
80mm (3.14 inch) |
|
Rook height |
67mm (2.63 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
42mm (1.65 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
62mm (2.48 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
35mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Bud rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,650g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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.
Bud rosewood is the reason to look at this one. It is a burl figured timber, which means the grain runs in every direction rather than straight, and it is uncommon enough that sets using it are usually priced well above this.
The pattern around it is a clean classic Staunton at generous scale: a 112mm king on a 48mm base, triple weighted to 1,650g, with turned collar rings and a well proportioned drop from king to pawn.
It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Several of our luxury listings offer bud rosewood as one option among two or three. This one is bud rosewood only, and it is priced below most of them.
What you give up is choice. What you get is the timber at a lower entry point than the sets where it sits beside a genuine ebony option and carries that pricing.
Dimensionally it is a conventional set, which is worth saying plainly. The proportions step down evenly from king to pawn with none of the tall bishops or level officers that mark out some of the other patterns here. If you want a large bud rosewood set without an unusual silhouette, this is the straightforward answer. Compare across our wood chess pieces range.
A burl is a growth on a tree where the grain has grown in a deformed, knotted swirl rather than running straight along the trunk. Cut and polished, it produces the dense figured pattern that gives bud rosewood its character.
Because the grain direction changes constantly, it is harder to turn cleanly than straight grained timber and more prone to tearing under the tool, which is part of why it costs more. It also means every piece emerges different: two pawns from the same set will carry visibly different figure, which is inherent rather than a flaw.
Around 49g a piece. That is solid rather than exceptional for a 112mm set, and the balance is toward usability: heavy enough to feel serious and stay put, light enough that a long game does not become an exercise.
The 48mm base does the rest of the work. A wide foot lowers the effective centre of gravity and increases the angle a piece can be tipped before it goes over, which on a set this tall matters more than the raw weight figure.
Squares of 60mm. On 55mm a 48mm base leaves almost no visible board between neighbouring pieces and the back rank reads as one continuous mass.
Sixty millimetre boards are a specialist size, so confirm what you have before ordering. For a figured timber like this, a plain board keeps the attention on the pieces rather than setting two patterns against each other. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size.
This is the least eccentric set in this batch and that is its argument. Bud rosewood at 112mm with triple weighting, priced below the listings where the same timber sits beside a genuine ebony option, and a completely conventional Staunton silhouette underneath. If you want the timber without also buying into a tall bishop or a level officer rank, this is the one. The weighting at 1,650g is sensible rather than showy. Standard constraint: 60mm squares, which most people do not own, so check first.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. The 48mm king base drives that rather than the 112mm height.
A burl figured rosewood, where the grain grows in a deformed swirl rather than running straight. It is harder to turn than straight grained timber and every piece comes out with different figure.
Not on this listing. Several other luxury sets in our luxury chess pieces collection offer bud rosewood alongside a genuine ebony option, usually at a higher price.
1,650g across 34 pieces, triple weighted, around 49g a piece.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
112mm (4.40 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
48mm (1.9 inch) |
|
Queen height |
93mm (3.66 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
44mm (1.73 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
82mm (3.22 inch) |
|
Knight height |
80mm (3.14 inch) |
|
Rook height |
67mm (2.63 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
42mm (1.65 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
62mm (2.48 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
35mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Bud rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,650g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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.
