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The knight on this set carries two manes. The primary crest runs down the neck as it would on any Staunton knight, and a second cut sits below and behind it, giving the neck a layered depth that a single mane cannot.
It is the detail that identifies the pattern, and it sits on a set built for a club rather than a cabinet. A 102mm king on a 42mm base, triple weighted to 1,200g, with turned collar rings on the officers and thick green felt on every base.
Rosewood or ebonised wood on the dark side, boxwood on the light. It sits in the middle of our Staunton chess pieces.
A 42mm base normally puts a set on 55mm squares. This one asks for 60mm, and the extra five millimetres change how the board reads: there is clear space between neighbouring pieces even with the back rank full, and the double mane carving on the knights is visible from a seated position rather than lost in the crowd.
You pay for that in board size. A 60mm board is larger, heavier and more expensive than a standard tournament board, and if you already own one sized for a 95mm king this set will not use it well.
Against the rest of the Staunton chess pieces this is the roomier option at a modest king height. Sets that pack more piece into less board are available if space is the constraint.
On a standard Staunton knight the mane is a single carved crest running from between the ears down the back of the neck. It is cut in one operation and the depth is limited by how much timber can be removed before the neck is weakened.
A double mane adds a second, lower crest set behind the first. The carver has to leave a ridge of timber between them and undercut both, which takes more passes and more control. The result is a neck with visible layering rather than a single ridge, and it reads as depth from across a board where a single mane can flatten out.
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) is a dense mid to dark brown with visible figure that varies noticeably between pieces. Against boxwood the contrast is moderate and the set reads as two tones of timber. It is the option that shows the material.
The ebonised option takes the dark side to a deep uniform black, so grain largely disappears and contrast against the boxwood is high. It reads faster under club lighting. Carving, dimensions and the 1,200g weight are the same either way; only the appearance changes.
The recommendation here is 60mm squares, which is more generous than the 42mm base strictly requires. The design is drawn for that spacing and the carved knights benefit from it. A 55mm board will work and will look tighter than intended.
No board ships with these pieces. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size so you can match the 60mm requirement directly.
The double mane knight is the reason to choose this over a plain club set at similar money, and the generous 60mm spacing is what lets you actually see it. Triple weighted at 1,200g it is solid without being heavy in the hand. Two things to know before ordering. It wants a 60mm board, which is larger than most people own. And the supplier's own spec sheet for the ebonised option lists officer heights that contradict the rosewood one; we have used the rosewood measurements throughout, since the two are the same set and those figures are the internally consistent ones.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. That is more generous than the 42mm king base strictly requires, but it is the spacing the design is drawn for and it lets the carved knights read properly. A 55mm board will work and will look tighter.
The knight is carved with two crests rather than one: the primary mane down the neck and a second, lower crest set behind it. It gives the neck visible layering and takes considerably more carving than a single mane.
Carving, dimensions and weight are identical. Rosewood is a dense mid to dark brown with visible figure and moderate contrast. Ebonised is near black with high contrast and little visible grain.
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.
1,200g across 34 pieces, around 35g a piece, triple weighted. Heavier sets of similar height are available across our chess pieces collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
102mm (4.0 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
42mm (1.6 inch) |
|
Queen height |
81mm (3.2 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
40mm (1.5 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
76mm (3.0 inch) |
|
Knight height |
68mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Rook height |
57mm (2.2 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
37mm (1.4 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
52mm (2.0 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
30mm (1.2 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) or ebonised wood, by option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt bases |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,200g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
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.
The knight on this set carries two manes. The primary crest runs down the neck as it would on any Staunton knight, and a second cut sits below and behind it, giving the neck a layered depth that a single mane cannot.
It is the detail that identifies the pattern, and it sits on a set built for a club rather than a cabinet. A 102mm king on a 42mm base, triple weighted to 1,200g, with turned collar rings on the officers and thick green felt on every base.
Rosewood or ebonised wood on the dark side, boxwood on the light. It sits in the middle of our Staunton chess pieces.
A 42mm base normally puts a set on 55mm squares. This one asks for 60mm, and the extra five millimetres change how the board reads: there is clear space between neighbouring pieces even with the back rank full, and the double mane carving on the knights is visible from a seated position rather than lost in the crowd.
You pay for that in board size. A 60mm board is larger, heavier and more expensive than a standard tournament board, and if you already own one sized for a 95mm king this set will not use it well.
Against the rest of the Staunton chess pieces this is the roomier option at a modest king height. Sets that pack more piece into less board are available if space is the constraint.
On a standard Staunton knight the mane is a single carved crest running from between the ears down the back of the neck. It is cut in one operation and the depth is limited by how much timber can be removed before the neck is weakened.
A double mane adds a second, lower crest set behind the first. The carver has to leave a ridge of timber between them and undercut both, which takes more passes and more control. The result is a neck with visible layering rather than a single ridge, and it reads as depth from across a board where a single mane can flatten out.
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) is a dense mid to dark brown with visible figure that varies noticeably between pieces. Against boxwood the contrast is moderate and the set reads as two tones of timber. It is the option that shows the material.
The ebonised option takes the dark side to a deep uniform black, so grain largely disappears and contrast against the boxwood is high. It reads faster under club lighting. Carving, dimensions and the 1,200g weight are the same either way; only the appearance changes.
The recommendation here is 60mm squares, which is more generous than the 42mm base strictly requires. The design is drawn for that spacing and the carved knights benefit from it. A 55mm board will work and will look tighter than intended.
No board ships with these pieces. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size so you can match the 60mm requirement directly.
The double mane knight is the reason to choose this over a plain club set at similar money, and the generous 60mm spacing is what lets you actually see it. Triple weighted at 1,200g it is solid without being heavy in the hand. Two things to know before ordering. It wants a 60mm board, which is larger than most people own. And the supplier's own spec sheet for the ebonised option lists officer heights that contradict the rosewood one; we have used the rosewood measurements throughout, since the two are the same set and those figures are the internally consistent ones.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. That is more generous than the 42mm king base strictly requires, but it is the spacing the design is drawn for and it lets the carved knights read properly. A 55mm board will work and will look tighter.
The knight is carved with two crests rather than one: the primary mane down the neck and a second, lower crest set behind it. It gives the neck visible layering and takes considerably more carving than a single mane.
Carving, dimensions and weight are identical. Rosewood is a dense mid to dark brown with visible figure and moderate contrast. Ebonised is near black with high contrast and little visible grain.
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.
1,200g across 34 pieces, around 35g a piece, triple weighted. Heavier sets of similar height are available across our chess pieces collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
102mm (4.0 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
42mm (1.6 inch) |
|
Queen height |
81mm (3.2 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
40mm (1.5 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
76mm (3.0 inch) |
|
Knight height |
68mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Rook height |
57mm (2.2 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
37mm (1.4 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
52mm (2.0 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
30mm (1.2 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) or ebonised wood, by option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt bases |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,200g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
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.
