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The Minimalist Tower Series takes a chess set somewhere abstract. The tower design brings form and function together in the one object, and the king stands 86mm.
Abstract does not mean arbitrary here. The dimensions follow the Staunton proportions, so the ranks step down in the order you already know and a position reads cleanly at a glance.
Two timbers carry the design. One dark army is golden rosewood; the other is boxwood darkened until it is all but black. Boxwood makes the light side under either choice.
It is a set for a modern room. The design was drawn to pair with a minimalist board, and it makes an easy gift for someone whose taste runs that way.
Look for it in our minimalist chess pieces.
The look is the whole point. This is classic Staunton elegance put through a sleek modern lens, and on a table the set has a quiet, architectural feel to it.
Play is easier than the shapes suggest. Each piece keeps a clear outline of its own, so you stop hunting for the bishop after a game or two.
Nothing here is fragile. The design is cleanly constructed and was drawn to stand the test of time, and on a set that gets played every week that matters as much as the look does.
The honest note is that abstraction is not for everyone. These pieces are abstractly designed by intent, and if the traditional Staunton figures are the thing you love about chess, this is the wrong set.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm, and of the two, the lower end suits this army better. The pieces stand on a narrow foot, so the wider you go the more empty board shows around each one.
Golden rosewood is the warmer choice. Its dark army is a mid brown, and against the pale boxwood the contrast stays gentle right across the board.
The ebonised option is the graphic one. Its dark army is the same pale timber carried down to all but black, which drives the two sides furthest apart and shows the geometry of the design at its strongest.
For a room done in white and steel, the ebonised set looks deliberate and of a piece with it. For a room that already has timber and warmth in it, golden rosewood is the one that will sit comfortably alongside what is there.
Everything else is shared. The shapes, the dimensions and the weight are identical, so this is a decision about colour and about nothing else.
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.
I like this one for what it leaves out.
Strip the ornament off a chess set and you find out how little of it you were using. The board stays legible, the pieces are comfortable to pick up, and the set does not argue with the room it sits in.
Buy it for a modern space, or for someone who wants their chess set to look like an object in its own right. If a traditional Staunton army is what you are really after, our staunton chess pieces are the better place to start.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm. Aim low inside that window: the pieces sit on a narrow foot, and a wider square leaves a good deal of daylight around every one of them.
Only underneath. The proportions are Staunton, so the ranks relate to one another as a player expects, but the figures themselves are abstract towers. Anyone buying for the classic Staunton shapes should read that as a no.
Golden rosewood gives a warm mid brown dark army beside the pale boxwood. The ebonised option brings that boxwood to within a shade of black, which draws a much harder line between the sides.
850 grams for the full set. Each man is weighted, so it carries proper mass for its size and does not shift after a move.
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 |
86mm high (3.4 inch), 33mm base |
|
Queen |
82mm high (3.2 inch), 33mm base |
|
Bishop |
72mm high (2.8 inch), 30mm base |
|
Knight |
63mm high (2.5 inch), 30mm base |
|
Rook |
54mm high (2.1 inch), 30mm base |
|
Pawn |
45mm high (1.8 inch), 26mm base |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both timbers |
86mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
850 grams (1.9 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
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 Minimalist Tower Series takes a chess set somewhere abstract. The tower design brings form and function together in the one object, and the king stands 86mm.
Abstract does not mean arbitrary here. The dimensions follow the Staunton proportions, so the ranks step down in the order you already know and a position reads cleanly at a glance.
Two timbers carry the design. One dark army is golden rosewood; the other is boxwood darkened until it is all but black. Boxwood makes the light side under either choice.
It is a set for a modern room. The design was drawn to pair with a minimalist board, and it makes an easy gift for someone whose taste runs that way.
Look for it in our minimalist chess pieces.
The look is the whole point. This is classic Staunton elegance put through a sleek modern lens, and on a table the set has a quiet, architectural feel to it.
Play is easier than the shapes suggest. Each piece keeps a clear outline of its own, so you stop hunting for the bishop after a game or two.
Nothing here is fragile. The design is cleanly constructed and was drawn to stand the test of time, and on a set that gets played every week that matters as much as the look does.
The honest note is that abstraction is not for everyone. These pieces are abstractly designed by intent, and if the traditional Staunton figures are the thing you love about chess, this is the wrong set.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm, and of the two, the lower end suits this army better. The pieces stand on a narrow foot, so the wider you go the more empty board shows around each one.
Golden rosewood is the warmer choice. Its dark army is a mid brown, and against the pale boxwood the contrast stays gentle right across the board.
The ebonised option is the graphic one. Its dark army is the same pale timber carried down to all but black, which drives the two sides furthest apart and shows the geometry of the design at its strongest.
For a room done in white and steel, the ebonised set looks deliberate and of a piece with it. For a room that already has timber and warmth in it, golden rosewood is the one that will sit comfortably alongside what is there.
Everything else is shared. The shapes, the dimensions and the weight are identical, so this is a decision about colour and about nothing else.
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.
I like this one for what it leaves out.
Strip the ornament off a chess set and you find out how little of it you were using. The board stays legible, the pieces are comfortable to pick up, and the set does not argue with the room it sits in.
Buy it for a modern space, or for someone who wants their chess set to look like an object in its own right. If a traditional Staunton army is what you are really after, our staunton chess pieces are the better place to start.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm. Aim low inside that window: the pieces sit on a narrow foot, and a wider square leaves a good deal of daylight around every one of them.
Only underneath. The proportions are Staunton, so the ranks relate to one another as a player expects, but the figures themselves are abstract towers. Anyone buying for the classic Staunton shapes should read that as a no.
Golden rosewood gives a warm mid brown dark army beside the pale boxwood. The ebonised option brings that boxwood to within a shade of black, which draws a much harder line between the sides.
850 grams for the full set. Each man is weighted, so it carries proper mass for its size and does not shift after a move.
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 |
86mm high (3.4 inch), 33mm base |
|
Queen |
82mm high (3.2 inch), 33mm base |
|
Bishop |
72mm high (2.8 inch), 30mm base |
|
Knight |
63mm high (2.5 inch), 30mm base |
|
Rook |
54mm high (2.1 inch), 30mm base |
|
Pawn |
45mm high (1.8 inch), 26mm base |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both timbers |
86mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
850 grams (1.9 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
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.
