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Ninety eight millimetres is the useful number here. It sits inside the range most tournaments specify, on a 41mm base that suits the 50mm squares an enormous number of boards are cut to. This is a set you can put on the board you already own and play with properly, rather than one you buy a board for.
What lifts it above the usual set at that size is the timber. The dark side is genuine ebony heartwood, not ebonised or dyed boxwood, which is unusual at this height and is where the money in this listing has gone.
Weighted to 1,320g with an iron stud in every base, 34 pieces with two spare queens. It sits in our Staunton chess pieces range.
At this height most of the market gives you ebonised boxwood, a light timber dyed or stained black. It looks convincing when new and it wears on the high points of the pieces over years of handling, because the colour sits on the surface rather than in the wood.
Genuine ebony does not do that. It is dense dark heartwood the whole way through, so a chip or a scuff shows the same colour underneath, and it takes a hand polish to a deeper shine than a dyed piece ever reaches. That is the argument for this set over the cheaper options in our Staunton chess pieces range.
On shape it is conventional and that is a compliment. Proportions step down properly from king to pawn, the officers are clearly separated, and nothing about the silhouette needs learning. Compare against the wider wood chess pieces range.
Tournament regulations generally look for a king between 85mm and 105mm with the board sized so the king base covers around three quarters of a square. At 98mm on a 41mm base, this set lands comfortably inside that and pairs naturally with 50mm squares.
The practical consequence is that it does not need special accommodation. It fits standard boards, it fits standard boxes, and the proportions are the ones your eye already reads without thinking. For a set that is going to be played on rather than displayed, that is worth more than an extra ten millimetres of height.
Thirteen hundred and twenty grams across 34 pieces averages a little under 39g each, which gives a solid settle when a piece is placed without making the set tiring to play with over a long game. The weight comes from an iron stud set into each base before the felt is applied.
Weighting is done by hand, so the total can vary by around ten per cent between sets. The felt is thick green, cut to wrap the base rather than sit inside it, which is what keeps a piece from catching as it slides across the board. Polishing is by hand as well, which is why the ebony reads deep rather than flat.
Squares of 50mm. The 41mm king base gives roughly the right coverage there, and 55mm also works if you prefer more space around the pieces.
Ebony is stable but it is not waterproof and it does not enjoy direct sun, which will lift the shine over time. Keep the set out of a sunlit window and wipe it with a dry cloth rather than anything damp. No board is included with these pieces. Our chess boards collection lists square sizes on every board.
This is the set I would point most people to if they want real ebony without moving into luxury pricing. Ninety eight millimetres on a 41mm base is a genuinely practical size that fits the boards people already own, the weighting at 1,320g is judged well for extended play rather than for showing off, and the timber is the real thing rather than dyed boxwood, which matters more the longer you keep a set. It is not a set that will draw comment across a room. The carving is competent rather than remarkable and the silhouette is conventional. If you want a talking point, spend up to one of the carved luxury patterns. If you want a set to actually play chess on for the next twenty years, this is a better use of the money.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm. That comes from the 41mm king base. Fifty five millimetre squares also work if you prefer more room around the pieces.
Genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed or stained black. The colour runs through the timber, so a scuff shows the same dark wood underneath.
At 98mm on a 41mm base it sits within the height range tournaments generally specify. Individual events set their own equipment rules, so check with your organiser if it is for rated play.
Around 1,320g across the full set, a little under 39g a piece, from an iron stud set into each base. Weighting is added by hand so the total can vary by about ten per cent.
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 |
98mm (3.84 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
41mm (1.60 inch) |
|
Queen height |
86mm (3.37 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
38mm (1.50 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
72mm (2.85 inch) |
|
Knight height |
67mm (2.64 inch) |
|
Rook height |
57mm (2.26 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
52mm (2.06 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
35mm to 36mm, bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,320g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm |
|
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.
Ninety eight millimetres is the useful number here. It sits inside the range most tournaments specify, on a 41mm base that suits the 50mm squares an enormous number of boards are cut to. This is a set you can put on the board you already own and play with properly, rather than one you buy a board for.
What lifts it above the usual set at that size is the timber. The dark side is genuine ebony heartwood, not ebonised or dyed boxwood, which is unusual at this height and is where the money in this listing has gone.
Weighted to 1,320g with an iron stud in every base, 34 pieces with two spare queens. It sits in our Staunton chess pieces range.
At this height most of the market gives you ebonised boxwood, a light timber dyed or stained black. It looks convincing when new and it wears on the high points of the pieces over years of handling, because the colour sits on the surface rather than in the wood.
Genuine ebony does not do that. It is dense dark heartwood the whole way through, so a chip or a scuff shows the same colour underneath, and it takes a hand polish to a deeper shine than a dyed piece ever reaches. That is the argument for this set over the cheaper options in our Staunton chess pieces range.
On shape it is conventional and that is a compliment. Proportions step down properly from king to pawn, the officers are clearly separated, and nothing about the silhouette needs learning. Compare against the wider wood chess pieces range.
Tournament regulations generally look for a king between 85mm and 105mm with the board sized so the king base covers around three quarters of a square. At 98mm on a 41mm base, this set lands comfortably inside that and pairs naturally with 50mm squares.
The practical consequence is that it does not need special accommodation. It fits standard boards, it fits standard boxes, and the proportions are the ones your eye already reads without thinking. For a set that is going to be played on rather than displayed, that is worth more than an extra ten millimetres of height.
Thirteen hundred and twenty grams across 34 pieces averages a little under 39g each, which gives a solid settle when a piece is placed without making the set tiring to play with over a long game. The weight comes from an iron stud set into each base before the felt is applied.
Weighting is done by hand, so the total can vary by around ten per cent between sets. The felt is thick green, cut to wrap the base rather than sit inside it, which is what keeps a piece from catching as it slides across the board. Polishing is by hand as well, which is why the ebony reads deep rather than flat.
Squares of 50mm. The 41mm king base gives roughly the right coverage there, and 55mm also works if you prefer more space around the pieces.
Ebony is stable but it is not waterproof and it does not enjoy direct sun, which will lift the shine over time. Keep the set out of a sunlit window and wipe it with a dry cloth rather than anything damp. No board is included with these pieces. Our chess boards collection lists square sizes on every board.
This is the set I would point most people to if they want real ebony without moving into luxury pricing. Ninety eight millimetres on a 41mm base is a genuinely practical size that fits the boards people already own, the weighting at 1,320g is judged well for extended play rather than for showing off, and the timber is the real thing rather than dyed boxwood, which matters more the longer you keep a set. It is not a set that will draw comment across a room. The carving is competent rather than remarkable and the silhouette is conventional. If you want a talking point, spend up to one of the carved luxury patterns. If you want a set to actually play chess on for the next twenty years, this is a better use of the money.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm. That comes from the 41mm king base. Fifty five millimetre squares also work if you prefer more room around the pieces.
Genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed or stained black. The colour runs through the timber, so a scuff shows the same dark wood underneath.
At 98mm on a 41mm base it sits within the height range tournaments generally specify. Individual events set their own equipment rules, so check with your organiser if it is for rated play.
Around 1,320g across the full set, a little under 39g a piece, from an iron stud set into each base. Weighting is added by hand so the total can vary by about ten per cent.
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 |
98mm (3.84 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
41mm (1.60 inch) |
|
Queen height |
86mm (3.37 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
38mm (1.50 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
72mm (2.85 inch) |
|
Knight height |
67mm (2.64 inch) |
|
Rook height |
57mm (2.26 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
52mm (2.06 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
35mm to 36mm, bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,320g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm |
|
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.
