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Four timbers, one pattern, and the widest spread of price in any group we carry. The same 99mm king on a 42mm base comes in sheesham, Indian rosewood, genuine ebony and bud rosewood, and the choice between them is entirely about the dark side.
What holds across all four is the knight. It is the piece the series is built around, carved with a flowing mane and detail through the eyes, nostrils and mouth, and it is what separates this from the plainer tournament patterns at similar money.
Weighted at 1,100g to 1,200g depending on timber. It sits among our Staunton chess pieces.
Sheesham is the entry point: an Indian rosewood with open grain and a warm mid brown that varies from piece to piece. Indian rosewood is denser and darker, with a tighter figure and more depth to the colour.
Genuine ebony is the traditional choice and the only one of the four that is actually black. It is not dyed, so the colour runs all the way through, and it is dense enough that the set comes out at the top of the weight range.
Bud rosewood is the outlier. It is a burl figured timber with a reddish ground and swirling darker grain, so no two pieces look the same. It costs the same as the ebony and buys you figure rather than depth of colour. All four sit in our wood chess pieces range.
The four options are dimensionally identical, yet the sets weigh between 1,100g and 1,200g. That is timber density rather than a difference in weighting.
Sheesham and Indian rosewood come out at the lighter end; ebony and bud rosewood at the heavier. The metal in the base is the same across all four, so the difference is the wood itself. In the hand it amounts to roughly 3g a piece, which is noticeable on a king and effectively invisible on a pawn.
Plenty of sets in this price band economise on the knight, because it is the only piece that has to be carved rather than turned and it is where the labour goes. The Colombian does the opposite and puts its budget there.
The mane flows rather than sitting as a ridge, the muzzle is cut with an actual mouth line, and the eyes and nostrils are defined rather than suggested. Because it is freehand work, the two knights on a side differ slightly from each other, which is the honest sign of hand carving rather than a moulded or heavily jigged head.
Squares of 55mm. That is the standard pairing for a 42mm king base and it leaves a clean margin of open square around each piece when the back rank is full.
For the figured timbers, bud rosewood especially, a plain board serves the set better than a heavily grained one. Two competing figures fight each other and the pieces stop reading cleanly against the squares. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.
This is the group to point someone at when they want a real knight without moving into luxury money. The carving is properly done across all four timbers, and because the dimensions are identical the decision is purely aesthetic rather than a trade against quality. My picks at the ends: sheesham if the budget matters, since the pattern carries just as well in a modest timber; bud rosewood if it does not, because the burl figure gives every piece its own character. The ebony is the safe traditional answer and the Indian rosewood is the one most people overlook. One practical note: it wants 55mm squares, so check your board before choosing a timber.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm across all four timbers. The dimensions are identical between the options, so the board requirement does not change with your choice.
Timber only, on the dark side. Sheesham is a warm open grained brown, Indian rosewood is darker and denser, genuine ebony is a true black, and bud rosewood is a figured burl with swirling grain. Dimensions are identical.
Timber density. The weighting in the base is the same across all four, so sheesham and Indian rosewood land near 1,100g while ebony and bud rosewood reach 1,200g.
No, and that is deliberate. They are carved freehand, so the two knights on a side differ slightly in the set of the head and the flow of the mane.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
99mm (3.89 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
42mm (1.65 inch) |
|
Queen height |
81mm (3.18 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
39mm (1.53 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
70mm (2.75 inch) |
|
Knight height |
67mm (2.63 inch) |
|
Rook height |
52mm (2.04 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
35mm (1.37 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
48mm (1.88 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
30mm (1.18 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Sheesham, Indian rosewood, genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,100g to 1,200g depending on timber |
|
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.
Four timbers, one pattern, and the widest spread of price in any group we carry. The same 99mm king on a 42mm base comes in sheesham, Indian rosewood, genuine ebony and bud rosewood, and the choice between them is entirely about the dark side.
What holds across all four is the knight. It is the piece the series is built around, carved with a flowing mane and detail through the eyes, nostrils and mouth, and it is what separates this from the plainer tournament patterns at similar money.
Weighted at 1,100g to 1,200g depending on timber. It sits among our Staunton chess pieces.
Sheesham is the entry point: an Indian rosewood with open grain and a warm mid brown that varies from piece to piece. Indian rosewood is denser and darker, with a tighter figure and more depth to the colour.
Genuine ebony is the traditional choice and the only one of the four that is actually black. It is not dyed, so the colour runs all the way through, and it is dense enough that the set comes out at the top of the weight range.
Bud rosewood is the outlier. It is a burl figured timber with a reddish ground and swirling darker grain, so no two pieces look the same. It costs the same as the ebony and buys you figure rather than depth of colour. All four sit in our wood chess pieces range.
The four options are dimensionally identical, yet the sets weigh between 1,100g and 1,200g. That is timber density rather than a difference in weighting.
Sheesham and Indian rosewood come out at the lighter end; ebony and bud rosewood at the heavier. The metal in the base is the same across all four, so the difference is the wood itself. In the hand it amounts to roughly 3g a piece, which is noticeable on a king and effectively invisible on a pawn.
Plenty of sets in this price band economise on the knight, because it is the only piece that has to be carved rather than turned and it is where the labour goes. The Colombian does the opposite and puts its budget there.
The mane flows rather than sitting as a ridge, the muzzle is cut with an actual mouth line, and the eyes and nostrils are defined rather than suggested. Because it is freehand work, the two knights on a side differ slightly from each other, which is the honest sign of hand carving rather than a moulded or heavily jigged head.
Squares of 55mm. That is the standard pairing for a 42mm king base and it leaves a clean margin of open square around each piece when the back rank is full.
For the figured timbers, bud rosewood especially, a plain board serves the set better than a heavily grained one. Two competing figures fight each other and the pieces stop reading cleanly against the squares. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.
This is the group to point someone at when they want a real knight without moving into luxury money. The carving is properly done across all four timbers, and because the dimensions are identical the decision is purely aesthetic rather than a trade against quality. My picks at the ends: sheesham if the budget matters, since the pattern carries just as well in a modest timber; bud rosewood if it does not, because the burl figure gives every piece its own character. The ebony is the safe traditional answer and the Indian rosewood is the one most people overlook. One practical note: it wants 55mm squares, so check your board before choosing a timber.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm across all four timbers. The dimensions are identical between the options, so the board requirement does not change with your choice.
Timber only, on the dark side. Sheesham is a warm open grained brown, Indian rosewood is darker and denser, genuine ebony is a true black, and bud rosewood is a figured burl with swirling grain. Dimensions are identical.
Timber density. The weighting in the base is the same across all four, so sheesham and Indian rosewood land near 1,100g while ebony and bud rosewood reach 1,200g.
No, and that is deliberate. They are carved freehand, so the two knights on a side differ slightly in the set of the head and the flow of the mane.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
99mm (3.89 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
42mm (1.65 inch) |
|
Queen height |
81mm (3.18 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
39mm (1.53 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
70mm (2.75 inch) |
|
Knight height |
67mm (2.63 inch) |
|
Rook height |
52mm (2.04 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
35mm (1.37 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
48mm (1.88 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
30mm (1.18 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Sheesham, Indian rosewood, genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,100g to 1,200g depending on timber |
|
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.
