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This is the bridle knight taken to its largest scale. The pattern is the same nineteenth century English idea, a strap cut across the muzzle and a browband above the eye, but here it sits on a 123mm king with a 48mm base, which puts it a full sixteen millimetres above the 107mm bridle sets and well beyond anything intended for club play.
The queen follows at 108mm, so the two royals hold the centre of the rank together, and the officers drop away sharply to 92mm bishops and 82mm knights. It is a set built around the top of the back rank.
Genuine ebony heartwood against boxwood, triple weighted to 2,000g and buff polished by hand. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection and the wider Staunton chess pieces range.
The bridle knight runs through several of our sets, and the sensible way to choose between them is height first and timber second. This one is the tallest of the family at 123mm, against 107mm for the American and CB Bridle patterns, 103mm for the Bridle Knight Series and 95mm for the Sunrise Kings Bridle.
Sixteen millimetres reads as a large difference on a table, and the base grows with it: 48mm here against 43mm to 44mm on the Bridle Knight Series and the American Bridle, though the CB Bridle Series Luxury runs wider still at 49mm. A 48mm base is what pushes this set onto 60mm squares while the 43mm and 44mm patterns sit comfortably on 55mm, and it is the practical constraint worth checking before ordering.
On weight it is triple weighted to 2,000g, well clear of the double weighted sheesham version at 1,440g, though the CB Bridle Series Luxury is heavier again at 2,300g. Compare the rest in our wood chess pieces range.
A king this tall is roughly a quarter above the 95mm to 100mm tournament standard, which puts it firmly outside rated play and some way outside what most club boards are built for. This is a set that lives on a table where it can be seen.
The 48mm base is the harder constraint. On 55mm squares the king fills most of its square and the officers on 41mm bases start to touch along the back rank. Sixty millimetre squares give it the room the proportions assume, and that is a specialist board size worth confirming you own rather than discovering afterwards.
The advantage of carving this pattern large is that the detail survives. The strap runs from behind the ear down across the cheek and over the muzzle, and at this scale it sits clearly proud of the surface with the browband distinct above the eye. On smaller bridle sets the same cut has to be shallower and reads more faintly.
Each knight is worked freehand, so the four in the set vary a little in the run of the strap and the angle of the head. Every other piece is turned against a metal profile, which keeps the pawns identical and the rooks square to each other. The variation belongs in the knights and is the mark of hand carving.
The dark side is genuine ebony heartwood rather than ebonised or dyed boxwood, so the near black is in the timber and shows a faint dark figure under direct light. It also means the colour does not wear off the high points of a piece over years of handling, which is the usual failure mode of a dyed set.
Triple weighting brings the set to 2,000g, around 59g a piece, and the buff polish is applied by hand rather than sprayed. No board is included. Every board in our chess boards collection lists its square size.
If you want the bridle knight and you want presence, this is the one to buy. At 123mm in genuine ebony with 2,000g of triple weighting behind it, it is the tallest version of the pattern we carry and among the most substantial, and the carving benefits from the extra scale, because the strap and browband read clearly instead of hinting at themselves. The constraint is real and I would not soften it: a 48mm base wants 60mm squares, most people own 50mm or 55mm, and a set this size on a board a size too small looks cramped and plays worse. Check your board first. If it fits, this is a set that will sit out and be looked at for years. If it does not, the 107mm bridle patterns give you the same knight on a board you already own.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. The 48mm king base is the constraint rather than the height, and on 55mm squares the back rank becomes crowded. Confirm your square size before ordering.
No. At 123mm it sits roughly a quarter above the 95mm to 100mm tournament standard. It is a display and home play set.
Genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed or stained black. The colour is in the timber, so it will not wear off the high points over time.
Height and weighting. This is 123mm on a 48mm base and triple weighted to 2,000g. The other bridle patterns run from 95mm to 107mm, most of them on 43mm to 44mm bases, and the sheesham version is double weighted.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
123mm (4.8 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
48mm (1.8 inch) |
|
Queen height |
108mm (4.3 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
43mm (1.7 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
92mm (3.6 inch) |
|
Knight height |
82mm (3.2 inch) |
|
Rook height |
67mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
60mm (2.4 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
41mm (1.6 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, buff polished, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
2,000g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
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.
This is the bridle knight taken to its largest scale. The pattern is the same nineteenth century English idea, a strap cut across the muzzle and a browband above the eye, but here it sits on a 123mm king with a 48mm base, which puts it a full sixteen millimetres above the 107mm bridle sets and well beyond anything intended for club play.
The queen follows at 108mm, so the two royals hold the centre of the rank together, and the officers drop away sharply to 92mm bishops and 82mm knights. It is a set built around the top of the back rank.
Genuine ebony heartwood against boxwood, triple weighted to 2,000g and buff polished by hand. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection and the wider Staunton chess pieces range.
The bridle knight runs through several of our sets, and the sensible way to choose between them is height first and timber second. This one is the tallest of the family at 123mm, against 107mm for the American and CB Bridle patterns, 103mm for the Bridle Knight Series and 95mm for the Sunrise Kings Bridle.
Sixteen millimetres reads as a large difference on a table, and the base grows with it: 48mm here against 43mm to 44mm on the Bridle Knight Series and the American Bridle, though the CB Bridle Series Luxury runs wider still at 49mm. A 48mm base is what pushes this set onto 60mm squares while the 43mm and 44mm patterns sit comfortably on 55mm, and it is the practical constraint worth checking before ordering.
On weight it is triple weighted to 2,000g, well clear of the double weighted sheesham version at 1,440g, though the CB Bridle Series Luxury is heavier again at 2,300g. Compare the rest in our wood chess pieces range.
A king this tall is roughly a quarter above the 95mm to 100mm tournament standard, which puts it firmly outside rated play and some way outside what most club boards are built for. This is a set that lives on a table where it can be seen.
The 48mm base is the harder constraint. On 55mm squares the king fills most of its square and the officers on 41mm bases start to touch along the back rank. Sixty millimetre squares give it the room the proportions assume, and that is a specialist board size worth confirming you own rather than discovering afterwards.
The advantage of carving this pattern large is that the detail survives. The strap runs from behind the ear down across the cheek and over the muzzle, and at this scale it sits clearly proud of the surface with the browband distinct above the eye. On smaller bridle sets the same cut has to be shallower and reads more faintly.
Each knight is worked freehand, so the four in the set vary a little in the run of the strap and the angle of the head. Every other piece is turned against a metal profile, which keeps the pawns identical and the rooks square to each other. The variation belongs in the knights and is the mark of hand carving.
The dark side is genuine ebony heartwood rather than ebonised or dyed boxwood, so the near black is in the timber and shows a faint dark figure under direct light. It also means the colour does not wear off the high points of a piece over years of handling, which is the usual failure mode of a dyed set.
Triple weighting brings the set to 2,000g, around 59g a piece, and the buff polish is applied by hand rather than sprayed. No board is included. Every board in our chess boards collection lists its square size.
If you want the bridle knight and you want presence, this is the one to buy. At 123mm in genuine ebony with 2,000g of triple weighting behind it, it is the tallest version of the pattern we carry and among the most substantial, and the carving benefits from the extra scale, because the strap and browband read clearly instead of hinting at themselves. The constraint is real and I would not soften it: a 48mm base wants 60mm squares, most people own 50mm or 55mm, and a set this size on a board a size too small looks cramped and plays worse. Check your board first. If it fits, this is a set that will sit out and be looked at for years. If it does not, the 107mm bridle patterns give you the same knight on a board you already own.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. The 48mm king base is the constraint rather than the height, and on 55mm squares the back rank becomes crowded. Confirm your square size before ordering.
No. At 123mm it sits roughly a quarter above the 95mm to 100mm tournament standard. It is a display and home play set.
Genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed or stained black. The colour is in the timber, so it will not wear off the high points over time.
Height and weighting. This is 123mm on a 48mm base and triple weighted to 2,000g. The other bridle patterns run from 95mm to 107mm, most of them on 43mm to 44mm bases, and the sheesham version is double weighted.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
123mm (4.8 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
48mm (1.8 inch) |
|
Queen height |
108mm (4.3 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
43mm (1.7 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
92mm (3.6 inch) |
|
Knight height |
82mm (3.2 inch) |
|
Rook height |
67mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
60mm (2.4 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
41mm (1.6 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, buff polished, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
2,000g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
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.
