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Genuine ebony at tournament size for under six hundred dollars is the proposition here, and 1,500g across 34 pieces is what tells you it is real timber rather than dyed boxwood.
The proportions are deliberately squat. A 43mm base under a 95mm king is wide, and the queen drops sharply to 75mm, so the king stands clear of everything around it. That is a design choice about legibility rather than an accident of scale.
Knights cut close to the 1849 Staunton pattern, against a natural boxwood light side. It sits among our Staunton chess pieces.
The obvious comparison is an ebonised boxwood set at 95mm, which costs considerably less. The difference is not cosmetic. Ebonised boxwood is dyed, and held to the light the pale grain shows faintly through the black; genuine ebony has no underneath, because the black is the timber.
The second difference is weight. Ebony is dense, so at identical dimensions this set carries 1,500g where an ebonised equivalent would sit nearer 1,100g. Around 44g a piece is what gives it its settle on the board.
The third is longevity. Dye wears at the handling points over years; ebony cannot, because there is nothing to wear off. Compare the ebonised options across our wood chess pieces range.
Twenty millimetres separate the king and queen on this set. On most Staunton patterns at 95mm the gap runs twelve to fifteen, so this is an unusually sharp step.
What it buys is instant legibility. The king is unmistakably the tallest thing on the board by a clear margin, which matters at speed and matters more on a crowded board where you are scanning rather than looking. What it costs is elegance: a set with a strong royal pair looks more balanced, and this one deliberately does not.
At 43mm the king base is wide for 95mm, giving a ratio of 45 percent where the convention is nearer 42. The queen follows at 38mm and the officers sit on 34mm.
The gain is stability, which combined with 1,500g of weighting makes this a set that survives fast play without complaint. The cost is board space: it wants the full 55mm square and looks crowded on a 50mm club board, which is worth checking before you buy.
Ebony is dense and dimensionally stable, but it is timber. Direct sun fades the surface unevenly over months, and dry heat can open fine checks along the grain over years.
Keep it out of a sunny window and away from a heater and it will outlast several boards. No board is included with these pieces; our chess boards collection is filtered by square size and you want 55mm.
The reason to look at this one is the price of entry to genuine ebony at tournament height. At 1,500g you can feel the difference from a dyed set immediately, and unlike dye the colour cannot wear off at the handling points. The sharp twenty millimetre step from king to queen is a real design decision and it makes the board unusually quick to read, though it costs the set some elegance. One thing to check before ordering: the 43mm base is wide for 95mm and wants a full 55mm square, so it will look crowded on the 50mm boards many clubs use.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm. The 43mm base is wide for a 95mm king, so a 50mm club board will look crowded.
Genuine ebony heartwood. It is not boxwood dyed black, and the 1,500g total weight is the clearest evidence of that.
A deliberate twenty millimetre step, where most Staunton patterns run twelve to fifteen. It makes the king unmistakable at a glance, at the cost of a less balanced royal pair.
Around 44g a piece on average, with 1,500g across the full 34.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
95mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
43mm (1.69 inch) |
|
Queen height |
75mm (2.95 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
38mm (1.49 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Knight height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Rook height |
55mm (2.16 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
34mm (1.33 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
30mm (1.18 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,500g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
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.
Genuine ebony at tournament size for under six hundred dollars is the proposition here, and 1,500g across 34 pieces is what tells you it is real timber rather than dyed boxwood.
The proportions are deliberately squat. A 43mm base under a 95mm king is wide, and the queen drops sharply to 75mm, so the king stands clear of everything around it. That is a design choice about legibility rather than an accident of scale.
Knights cut close to the 1849 Staunton pattern, against a natural boxwood light side. It sits among our Staunton chess pieces.
The obvious comparison is an ebonised boxwood set at 95mm, which costs considerably less. The difference is not cosmetic. Ebonised boxwood is dyed, and held to the light the pale grain shows faintly through the black; genuine ebony has no underneath, because the black is the timber.
The second difference is weight. Ebony is dense, so at identical dimensions this set carries 1,500g where an ebonised equivalent would sit nearer 1,100g. Around 44g a piece is what gives it its settle on the board.
The third is longevity. Dye wears at the handling points over years; ebony cannot, because there is nothing to wear off. Compare the ebonised options across our wood chess pieces range.
Twenty millimetres separate the king and queen on this set. On most Staunton patterns at 95mm the gap runs twelve to fifteen, so this is an unusually sharp step.
What it buys is instant legibility. The king is unmistakably the tallest thing on the board by a clear margin, which matters at speed and matters more on a crowded board where you are scanning rather than looking. What it costs is elegance: a set with a strong royal pair looks more balanced, and this one deliberately does not.
At 43mm the king base is wide for 95mm, giving a ratio of 45 percent where the convention is nearer 42. The queen follows at 38mm and the officers sit on 34mm.
The gain is stability, which combined with 1,500g of weighting makes this a set that survives fast play without complaint. The cost is board space: it wants the full 55mm square and looks crowded on a 50mm club board, which is worth checking before you buy.
Ebony is dense and dimensionally stable, but it is timber. Direct sun fades the surface unevenly over months, and dry heat can open fine checks along the grain over years.
Keep it out of a sunny window and away from a heater and it will outlast several boards. No board is included with these pieces; our chess boards collection is filtered by square size and you want 55mm.
The reason to look at this one is the price of entry to genuine ebony at tournament height. At 1,500g you can feel the difference from a dyed set immediately, and unlike dye the colour cannot wear off at the handling points. The sharp twenty millimetre step from king to queen is a real design decision and it makes the board unusually quick to read, though it costs the set some elegance. One thing to check before ordering: the 43mm base is wide for 95mm and wants a full 55mm square, so it will look crowded on the 50mm boards many clubs use.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm. The 43mm base is wide for a 95mm king, so a 50mm club board will look crowded.
Genuine ebony heartwood. It is not boxwood dyed black, and the 1,500g total weight is the clearest evidence of that.
A deliberate twenty millimetre step, where most Staunton patterns run twelve to fifteen. It makes the king unmistakable at a glance, at the cost of a less balanced royal pair.
Around 44g a piece on average, with 1,500g across the full 34.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
95mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
43mm (1.69 inch) |
|
Queen height |
75mm (2.95 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
38mm (1.49 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Knight height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Rook height |
55mm (2.16 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
34mm (1.33 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
30mm (1.18 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,500g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
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.
