✔ Australian Owned & Operated
✔ FREE Shipping On All Orders
✔ 100 Day FREE Returns
✔ Authorised Australian Dealer
✔ Questions? Call Us: (03) 7037 0931
The Library Series was drawn for the kind of chess you play sitting down, with a book open beside you. It suits study and analysis, and it is content being left set up between sessions.
The king is 79mm, a moderate scale and not a showy one. Two dark timbers carry the pattern: ebonised wood, or acacia.
Every piece has a generous curve to it, and the feet are unusually wide and squat. That gives the army a very low centre of gravity, so a caught sleeve does not send the position across the table.
There are 34 pieces here. Each side gets a second queen of its own, so a promotion never means standing a captured rook on its head and hoping nobody minds.
Look for it in our staunton chess pieces.
The look is calm. Nothing on any piece stands proud or comes to a point, and the outlines run in long curves from the crown down to the foot.
The feet are what set this series apart. They are wide and squat under every piece, and that is what keeps the centre of gravity so low and the army so steady in play.
That width is also what makes the board worth a moment of thought. These pieces want room around them, and there is comfortable daylight left between neighbours across the whole recommended range.
The honest note is the scale. This is a middleweight army and not a large one, so if you want a set that dominates a room from the doorway, this is not it. It is built to be used close up.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm, and either end of that range works. Give the wide feet the room they ask for and do not try to squeeze the set onto anything tighter.
Ebonised wood is the high contrast choice. The dark army goes down close to black, so it separates from the boxwood light side cleanly right across a table.
Acacia is the warmer one. It is a timber in its own right, durable and of medium density, and it is meant to stand up to decades of use. Its dark army reads as a warm brown against the pale boxwood.
Acacia also takes carving well, which is one reason it is such a common chess timber. Nothing in the shapes changes between the two options.
Height, weight and square window are identical either way, so this comes down to a single question: do you want the sharper separation between the armies, or the gentler one?
Looking after them is the same simple job whichever you choose. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, which is what makes hardwood check. Dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, polish and solvents alone.
There is no showmanship in this one, and that is why it works. It is a study set, and everything about it points the same way: the wide foot, the low centre of gravity, the quiet shapes. It is made to be handled.
The spare queens are worth more than they sound. If you analyse with the position in front of you, two queens on at once stops being a novelty and becomes routine.
Take the acacia if the set will be on show between games, and the ebonised one if you want the two armies to read apart the instant you sit down.
If what you are really after is something showier to keep on display, our luxury chess pieces are the place to look.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm. The feet are wide and squat, so give them the room and do not go under the bottom of that range.
Ebonised wood is taken to a near black and splits the two armies apart at a glance. Acacia is a warm brown timber, gentler against the boxwood and better company if the set sits out.
That is the design. A wide, squat foot keeps the weight of each piece sitting very low down, so the army is hard to topple and stays put while you play.
1,360 grams for the full set. The pieces are weighted, so each one has real heft and stays put once you have set it down.
34 chess pieces, including a spare queen of each colour. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are both separate purchases. Match whatever board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
79mm high (3.1 inch), 38mm base |
|
Queen |
68mm high (2.7 inch), 38mm base |
|
Bishop |
61mm high (2.4 inch), 35mm base |
|
Knight |
61mm high (2.4 inch), 35mm base |
|
Rook |
55mm high (2.1 inch), 34mm base |
|
Pawn |
46mm high (1.8 inch), 31mm base |
|
Ebonised Wood option |
Ebonised wood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Acacia option |
Acacia dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both timbers |
79mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1,360 grams (3 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34, including two extra queens |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the timber option you select, including a spare queen of each 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 Library Series was drawn for the kind of chess you play sitting down, with a book open beside you. It suits study and analysis, and it is content being left set up between sessions.
The king is 79mm, a moderate scale and not a showy one. Two dark timbers carry the pattern: ebonised wood, or acacia.
Every piece has a generous curve to it, and the feet are unusually wide and squat. That gives the army a very low centre of gravity, so a caught sleeve does not send the position across the table.
There are 34 pieces here. Each side gets a second queen of its own, so a promotion never means standing a captured rook on its head and hoping nobody minds.
Look for it in our staunton chess pieces.
The look is calm. Nothing on any piece stands proud or comes to a point, and the outlines run in long curves from the crown down to the foot.
The feet are what set this series apart. They are wide and squat under every piece, and that is what keeps the centre of gravity so low and the army so steady in play.
That width is also what makes the board worth a moment of thought. These pieces want room around them, and there is comfortable daylight left between neighbours across the whole recommended range.
The honest note is the scale. This is a middleweight army and not a large one, so if you want a set that dominates a room from the doorway, this is not it. It is built to be used close up.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm, and either end of that range works. Give the wide feet the room they ask for and do not try to squeeze the set onto anything tighter.
Ebonised wood is the high contrast choice. The dark army goes down close to black, so it separates from the boxwood light side cleanly right across a table.
Acacia is the warmer one. It is a timber in its own right, durable and of medium density, and it is meant to stand up to decades of use. Its dark army reads as a warm brown against the pale boxwood.
Acacia also takes carving well, which is one reason it is such a common chess timber. Nothing in the shapes changes between the two options.
Height, weight and square window are identical either way, so this comes down to a single question: do you want the sharper separation between the armies, or the gentler one?
Looking after them is the same simple job whichever you choose. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, which is what makes hardwood check. Dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, polish and solvents alone.
There is no showmanship in this one, and that is why it works. It is a study set, and everything about it points the same way: the wide foot, the low centre of gravity, the quiet shapes. It is made to be handled.
The spare queens are worth more than they sound. If you analyse with the position in front of you, two queens on at once stops being a novelty and becomes routine.
Take the acacia if the set will be on show between games, and the ebonised one if you want the two armies to read apart the instant you sit down.
If what you are really after is something showier to keep on display, our luxury chess pieces are the place to look.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm. The feet are wide and squat, so give them the room and do not go under the bottom of that range.
Ebonised wood is taken to a near black and splits the two armies apart at a glance. Acacia is a warm brown timber, gentler against the boxwood and better company if the set sits out.
That is the design. A wide, squat foot keeps the weight of each piece sitting very low down, so the army is hard to topple and stays put while you play.
1,360 grams for the full set. The pieces are weighted, so each one has real heft and stays put once you have set it down.
34 chess pieces, including a spare queen of each colour. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are both separate purchases. Match whatever board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
79mm high (3.1 inch), 38mm base |
|
Queen |
68mm high (2.7 inch), 38mm base |
|
Bishop |
61mm high (2.4 inch), 35mm base |
|
Knight |
61mm high (2.4 inch), 35mm base |
|
Rook |
55mm high (2.1 inch), 34mm base |
|
Pawn |
46mm high (1.8 inch), 31mm base |
|
Ebonised Wood option |
Ebonised wood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Acacia option |
Acacia dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both timbers |
79mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1,360 grams (3 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34, including two extra queens |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the timber option you select, including a spare queen of each 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.
