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Ebony Wood chessmen with a 108mm king

Marengo Staunton 108mm Chess Pieces

by Sterling Chess
$879.00

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Description

Marengo Staunton 108mm Chess Pieces

Marengo was Napoleon's warhorse, and the knight is why this set carries his name.

It is drawn flaring and forward with the mane thrown back, and it is unmistakably the piece the whole pattern is built around. Everything else follows its lead.

The rest of the army is profiled in continuous curves, so the set has a flowing quality a stepped outline never achieves.

At a 108mm king it is a large, serious army, and at over two kilograms it is a heavy one.

It sits with our luxury chess pieces.

 The ebony Marengo king and queen standing together

Key features

  • A knight drawn flaring and forward, named for Marengo and built as the centre of the pattern
  • A 108mm king at the head of the army, setting the scale for everything behind it
  • Curved profiling on every rank in place of the usual stepped shapes
  • Bishop and knight standing level on matched bases, read by shape alone
  • Hand turned and carved, and the flowing curves are where that shows most plainly on the set
  • Substantial weight behind every piece, so nothing shifts once it is placed on the board
  • Two timbers on one pattern: ebony, or bud rosewood, both against boxwood
  • A full 34 pieces in the box, which is two beyond what a single game needs

About the pieces

The knight is the reason to buy this one, and the rest of the set has been drawn to deserve it.

Nothing else in the army is drawn with that much movement in it, and the difference is not subtle. It is the piece anyone new to the set picks up first.

Around it the curves run unbroken, so the shapes flow into one another and the whole thing reads as a single design instead of a collection of turned parts.

Bishop and knight stand level on matched bases, so you tell those two apart by shape alone. It takes a game to get used to and then it is completely natural.

These pieces suit larger boards, with squares of 55mm to 65mm, and 65mm is the size we would choose. The curved profiles need visible square around them, and at the bottom of the range there is not much.

 Flaring ebony Marengo knight seen from the side

Choosing between the two timbers

Both options are the same set under the skin. Weight, dimensions and the carving are identical, boxwood is the light army in each, and only the dark side changes.

Ebony reads as a near black and shows almost no grain at all. That gives the sharpest separation from the boxwood, and it puts the knight's outline in clear silhouette with nothing to compete against it.

Bud rosewood is reddish and warm, with tight figure through it. It takes some of the formality out of a large army and sits comfortably in a room that already has timber in it.

If the knight is the reason you are buying the set, ebony is the one that shows it off. If you want the army to feel warm rather than formal, take bud rosewood.

Both options weigh the same and sit on the same board, so the decision here is about mood and nothing else.

The curves are pleasant in the hand as well as to look at. There are no sharp shoulders to press into the fingers and no thin waists to grip around.

Care is simple. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and air vents, dust it with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone.

Our expert take

Everything here turns on the horse. At this size the drawing is visible from across a room, and it is the detail that decides whether the set is for you.

The continuous curved profiling is the detail I would point at second. It is harder to draw well than a stepped outline and it gives the whole army a coherence that repays a close look.

It is heavy and it is large, so it needs a proper board and a table it can stay on. For the same character at a size you can pack away, look through our tournament chess pieces.

- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess

 The bud rosewood Marengo army in rank order

Frequently asked questions
What square size suits these pieces?

Anywhere from 55mm to 65mm, with the top of that range the one to go for. It will play at the bottom of the window, but the curved profiles want board showing around them and there is not much to spare down there.

What is the difference between the two options?

Just the dark side. Ebony gives the harder contrast and shows the knight's outline most clearly; bud rosewood brings colour and a softer look. The light side is boxwood on both, and every dimension matches.

Why is the set called Marengo?

Marengo was Napoleon's warhorse. The knight is drawn in his image, which is how the set got its name and where its character comes from.

How do I tell the bishop and knight apart?

By shape, because they stand level with each other on matched bases. The mitre and the horse's head do the work, and it is never a problem in practice.

How heavy is the set?

The complete 34 pieces come to 2,040 grams, so this is a substantial army. The pieces stay exactly where you place them and nothing shifts when the table is knocked.

How many pieces are supplied, and is a board included?

34 pieces, which is two more than a game array uses. No board is included, so that is chosen separately.
Specifications

Spec

Detail

King

108mm high (4.3 inch), 46mm base

Queen

90mm high (3.5 inch), 45mm base

Bishop

80mm high (3.1 inch), 41mm base

Knight

80mm high (3.1 inch), 41mm base

Rook

65mm high (2.6 inch), 40mm base

Pawn

57mm high (2.2 inch), 38mm base

Ebony Wood option

Ebony dark pieces, boxwood light pieces, 2,040 grams (4.5 lbs)

Bud Rosewood option

Bud rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces, 2,040 grams (4.5 lbs)

Recommended square size

55mm to 65mm (2.16 inch to 2.56 inch)

Piece count

34

Chess board

Not included
What's In The Box?

34 chess pieces in the timber chosen
Two pieces more than a standard game array uses
Chess board not included
Storage box not included

Warranty

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.

FREE Shipping

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.

100 Day FREE Returns

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.

Why Buy From Us?

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.

Description

Marengo Staunton 108mm Chess Pieces

Marengo was Napoleon's warhorse, and the knight is why this set carries his name.

It is drawn flaring and forward with the mane thrown back, and it is unmistakably the piece the whole pattern is built around. Everything else follows its lead.

The rest of the army is profiled in continuous curves, so the set has a flowing quality a stepped outline never achieves.

At a 108mm king it is a large, serious army, and at over two kilograms it is a heavy one.

It sits with our luxury chess pieces.

 The ebony Marengo king and queen standing together

Key features

  • A knight drawn flaring and forward, named for Marengo and built as the centre of the pattern
  • A 108mm king at the head of the army, setting the scale for everything behind it
  • Curved profiling on every rank in place of the usual stepped shapes
  • Bishop and knight standing level on matched bases, read by shape alone
  • Hand turned and carved, and the flowing curves are where that shows most plainly on the set
  • Substantial weight behind every piece, so nothing shifts once it is placed on the board
  • Two timbers on one pattern: ebony, or bud rosewood, both against boxwood
  • A full 34 pieces in the box, which is two beyond what a single game needs

About the pieces

The knight is the reason to buy this one, and the rest of the set has been drawn to deserve it.

Nothing else in the army is drawn with that much movement in it, and the difference is not subtle. It is the piece anyone new to the set picks up first.

Around it the curves run unbroken, so the shapes flow into one another and the whole thing reads as a single design instead of a collection of turned parts.

Bishop and knight stand level on matched bases, so you tell those two apart by shape alone. It takes a game to get used to and then it is completely natural.

These pieces suit larger boards, with squares of 55mm to 65mm, and 65mm is the size we would choose. The curved profiles need visible square around them, and at the bottom of the range there is not much.

 Flaring ebony Marengo knight seen from the side

Choosing between the two timbers

Both options are the same set under the skin. Weight, dimensions and the carving are identical, boxwood is the light army in each, and only the dark side changes.

Ebony reads as a near black and shows almost no grain at all. That gives the sharpest separation from the boxwood, and it puts the knight's outline in clear silhouette with nothing to compete against it.

Bud rosewood is reddish and warm, with tight figure through it. It takes some of the formality out of a large army and sits comfortably in a room that already has timber in it.

If the knight is the reason you are buying the set, ebony is the one that shows it off. If you want the army to feel warm rather than formal, take bud rosewood.

Both options weigh the same and sit on the same board, so the decision here is about mood and nothing else.

The curves are pleasant in the hand as well as to look at. There are no sharp shoulders to press into the fingers and no thin waists to grip around.

Care is simple. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and air vents, dust it with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone.

Our expert take

Everything here turns on the horse. At this size the drawing is visible from across a room, and it is the detail that decides whether the set is for you.

The continuous curved profiling is the detail I would point at second. It is harder to draw well than a stepped outline and it gives the whole army a coherence that repays a close look.

It is heavy and it is large, so it needs a proper board and a table it can stay on. For the same character at a size you can pack away, look through our tournament chess pieces.

- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess

 The bud rosewood Marengo army in rank order

Frequently asked questions
What square size suits these pieces?

Anywhere from 55mm to 65mm, with the top of that range the one to go for. It will play at the bottom of the window, but the curved profiles want board showing around them and there is not much to spare down there.

What is the difference between the two options?

Just the dark side. Ebony gives the harder contrast and shows the knight's outline most clearly; bud rosewood brings colour and a softer look. The light side is boxwood on both, and every dimension matches.

Why is the set called Marengo?

Marengo was Napoleon's warhorse. The knight is drawn in his image, which is how the set got its name and where its character comes from.

How do I tell the bishop and knight apart?

By shape, because they stand level with each other on matched bases. The mitre and the horse's head do the work, and it is never a problem in practice.

How heavy is the set?

The complete 34 pieces come to 2,040 grams, so this is a substantial army. The pieces stay exactly where you place them and nothing shifts when the table is knocked.

How many pieces are supplied, and is a board included?

34 pieces, which is two more than a game array uses. No board is included, so that is chosen separately.
Specifications

Spec

Detail

King

108mm high (4.3 inch), 46mm base

Queen

90mm high (3.5 inch), 45mm base

Bishop

80mm high (3.1 inch), 41mm base

Knight

80mm high (3.1 inch), 41mm base

Rook

65mm high (2.6 inch), 40mm base

Pawn

57mm high (2.2 inch), 38mm base

Ebony Wood option

Ebony dark pieces, boxwood light pieces, 2,040 grams (4.5 lbs)

Bud Rosewood option

Bud rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces, 2,040 grams (4.5 lbs)

Recommended square size

55mm to 65mm (2.16 inch to 2.56 inch)

Piece count

34

Chess board

Not included
What's In The Box?

34 chess pieces in the timber chosen
Two pieces more than a standard game array uses
Chess board not included
Storage box not included

Warranty

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.

FREE Shipping

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.

100 Day FREE Returns

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.

Why Buy From Us?

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.