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A 118mm king is a large piece by any standard, and the Pegasus Series carries it on a 47mm base with bishop, knight and rook all standing on 41mm. Triple weighted, the pieces come in at 2,000g across the set, so the height is backed by real mass rather than being a tall shell.
The knight is the reason for the name. Its mane is cut as a pair of folded wings rather than a flowing crest, and the nostrils are flared wide, the idea being a winged horse that has just landed.
The pieces are the same object in every option here. What you are choosing is the dark timber, genuine ebony or bud rosewood, and the board that comes with it. The set sits in our luxury chess sets collection.
Start with what does not change. King 118mm, queen 100mm, bishop 87mm, knight 79mm, rook 68mm, pawn 62mm, triple weighted to 2,000g across 34 pieces, natural boxwood on the light side, thick green felt under every base. Every board in the listing is cut to 60mm squares. The carving and the fit are constant.
The dark side is genuine ebony or bud rosewood. Ebony is dense black with a fine close grain; bud rosewood is a warm reddish brown that deepens with age. Choose on colour, because the two are turned from the same pattern to the same dimensions.
The board is the second choice, and it runs along two lines. The solid boards are 58.4cm square and 22mm thick, made in the timber of the pieces they ship with: bud rosewood and maple at 5,600g, or genuine ebony and maple at 4,000g, each felted underneath in green velvet. The Spanish boards are 13mm veneer and are chosen for their surface instead, a 60cm board in black dyed poplar and sycamore with a matte finish at 3,500g, or a 48cm board in red ash burl and maple, hi-gloss and borderless, at 2,250g. The listing sits across our wood chess sets range and our Staunton chess sets.
Most Staunton knights are a horse's head with the mane cut as a crest running down the neck. The Pegasus takes the same silhouette and reworks the mane as two folded wings lying against the neck, with the nostrils opened wider than a conventional carving would.
Whether you read it as a winged horse or simply as an unusual mane is a matter of taste, but it is genuinely distinctive and it identifies the pattern instantly across a room. As with any hand carved knight, the four in your set will differ slightly from one another.
A 47mm king base with 41mm officer bases beside it wants 60mm squares to sit clear, which is well above the 50mm to 55mm most club boards use. Every board in this listing is cut to 60mm, so nothing is being stretched to fit, and the guidance for these pieces is 55mm to 60mm squares.
Footprint is where the boards separate. The 48cm board is the most compact way to own this set and it suits a side table or a smaller dining table, while the 58.4cm and 60cm boards want close to a metre of clear width once you allow room to set captured pieces beside them. A 118mm king is tall enough to dominate whatever room it sits in, so measure the space before ordering rather than after.
The solid boards take the matched approach. Buy the ebony and the dark squares are ebony; buy the bud rosewood and they are bud rosewood, 22mm thick with green velvet underneath. At 5,600g and 4,000g these are heavy objects that stay where you put them, and the appeal is that the set reads as one piece of work rather than as pieces plus a surface.
The Spanish boards answer a different question. At 13mm they are veneer over a core, made in Spain, and what they offer is the face of the board: black dyed poplar against sycamore in a matte finish that kills lamp glare, or red ash burl against maple in hi-gloss with no border at all, so the playing grid runs out to the edge. Lighter to lift, easier to store flat, and a very different look under a lamp.
Whichever way you go, 34 pieces including two spare queens arrive with one board. No storage box. Other sizes sit across our chess boards collection, and the same pattern is listed without a board in our luxury chess pieces collection.
What makes this listing worth a look is that the pieces do not change with the board. The same 118mm king on a 47mm base, the same 2,000g of triple weighting, whether you take a 22mm solid board matched to the timber of the pieces or a thinner Spanish one chosen for its finish, so the decision is about the surface you want to play on rather than about what you are giving up. The honest caution is scale, because 60mm squares under a 118mm king are a lot of table and even the 48cm board grows once captured pieces start stacking beside it. This suits someone who wants a set that stays out and holds a room, and it will frustrate anyone working with a tight corner. If the space is limited, a 104mm or 107mm set gives you most of the presence in a smaller footprint.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The bud rosewood 58.4cm option ships with a solid bud rosewood and maple board, 22mm thick and around 5,600g. The ebony 58.4cm option ships with a solid ebony and maple board at 4,000g. The ebony 60cm option ships with a 13mm black dyed poplar and sycamore veneer board at 3,500g with a matte finish, made in Spain. The bud rosewood 48cm option ships with a 13mm red ash burl and maple veneer board at 2,250g, hi-gloss and borderless, made in Spain.
Yes. Identical carving and identical dimensions, triple weighted to 2,000g across 34 pieces, with natural boxwood on the light side and thick green felt under every base. Only the dark timber and the board change.
Yes, genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces rather than a dye over a pale timber. On the 58.4cm ebony board the dark squares are genuine ebony as well.
Yes. Fifty five millimetres is the workable minimum for a 47mm king base with 41mm officer bases beside it, so the back rank is full but playable. Sixty millimetres is the comfortable fit, and 60mm squares are what every board in this listing gives.
The chequered grid runs out to the edge of the board with no surrounding frame of timber. It keeps the outer dimension down for a given square size, and it gives a plainer, more modern look than a bordered board.
No. Each option is the 34 pieces and one board.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
118mm (4.64 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
47mm (1.85 inch) |
|
Queen height |
100mm (3.93 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
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Bishop height |
87mm (3.42 inch) |
|
Knight height |
79mm (3.11 inch) |
|
Rook height |
68mm (2.67 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn base diameter |
35mm (1.37 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
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Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
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Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
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Chess pieces weight |
2,000g approximate, the same in every option |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) on every board |
|
Board, bud rosewood 58.4cm option |
58.4cm, 22mm thick, 5,600g, solid bud rosewood and maple, green velvet underside |
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Board, ebony 58.4cm option |
58.4cm, 22mm thick, 4,000g, solid genuine ebony and maple, green velvet underside |
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Board, ebony 60cm option |
60cm, 13mm thick, 3,500g, black dyed poplar and sycamore veneer, matte finish, made in Spain |
|
Board, bud rosewood 48cm option |
48cm, 13mm thick, 2,250g, red ash burl and maple veneer, hi-gloss, borderless, made in Spain |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One chess board with 60mm squares, in the size and timber of the option chosen
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.
A 118mm king is a large piece by any standard, and the Pegasus Series carries it on a 47mm base with bishop, knight and rook all standing on 41mm. Triple weighted, the pieces come in at 2,000g across the set, so the height is backed by real mass rather than being a tall shell.
The knight is the reason for the name. Its mane is cut as a pair of folded wings rather than a flowing crest, and the nostrils are flared wide, the idea being a winged horse that has just landed.
The pieces are the same object in every option here. What you are choosing is the dark timber, genuine ebony or bud rosewood, and the board that comes with it. The set sits in our luxury chess sets collection.
Start with what does not change. King 118mm, queen 100mm, bishop 87mm, knight 79mm, rook 68mm, pawn 62mm, triple weighted to 2,000g across 34 pieces, natural boxwood on the light side, thick green felt under every base. Every board in the listing is cut to 60mm squares. The carving and the fit are constant.
The dark side is genuine ebony or bud rosewood. Ebony is dense black with a fine close grain; bud rosewood is a warm reddish brown that deepens with age. Choose on colour, because the two are turned from the same pattern to the same dimensions.
The board is the second choice, and it runs along two lines. The solid boards are 58.4cm square and 22mm thick, made in the timber of the pieces they ship with: bud rosewood and maple at 5,600g, or genuine ebony and maple at 4,000g, each felted underneath in green velvet. The Spanish boards are 13mm veneer and are chosen for their surface instead, a 60cm board in black dyed poplar and sycamore with a matte finish at 3,500g, or a 48cm board in red ash burl and maple, hi-gloss and borderless, at 2,250g. The listing sits across our wood chess sets range and our Staunton chess sets.
Most Staunton knights are a horse's head with the mane cut as a crest running down the neck. The Pegasus takes the same silhouette and reworks the mane as two folded wings lying against the neck, with the nostrils opened wider than a conventional carving would.
Whether you read it as a winged horse or simply as an unusual mane is a matter of taste, but it is genuinely distinctive and it identifies the pattern instantly across a room. As with any hand carved knight, the four in your set will differ slightly from one another.
A 47mm king base with 41mm officer bases beside it wants 60mm squares to sit clear, which is well above the 50mm to 55mm most club boards use. Every board in this listing is cut to 60mm, so nothing is being stretched to fit, and the guidance for these pieces is 55mm to 60mm squares.
Footprint is where the boards separate. The 48cm board is the most compact way to own this set and it suits a side table or a smaller dining table, while the 58.4cm and 60cm boards want close to a metre of clear width once you allow room to set captured pieces beside them. A 118mm king is tall enough to dominate whatever room it sits in, so measure the space before ordering rather than after.
The solid boards take the matched approach. Buy the ebony and the dark squares are ebony; buy the bud rosewood and they are bud rosewood, 22mm thick with green velvet underneath. At 5,600g and 4,000g these are heavy objects that stay where you put them, and the appeal is that the set reads as one piece of work rather than as pieces plus a surface.
The Spanish boards answer a different question. At 13mm they are veneer over a core, made in Spain, and what they offer is the face of the board: black dyed poplar against sycamore in a matte finish that kills lamp glare, or red ash burl against maple in hi-gloss with no border at all, so the playing grid runs out to the edge. Lighter to lift, easier to store flat, and a very different look under a lamp.
Whichever way you go, 34 pieces including two spare queens arrive with one board. No storage box. Other sizes sit across our chess boards collection, and the same pattern is listed without a board in our luxury chess pieces collection.
What makes this listing worth a look is that the pieces do not change with the board. The same 118mm king on a 47mm base, the same 2,000g of triple weighting, whether you take a 22mm solid board matched to the timber of the pieces or a thinner Spanish one chosen for its finish, so the decision is about the surface you want to play on rather than about what you are giving up. The honest caution is scale, because 60mm squares under a 118mm king are a lot of table and even the 48cm board grows once captured pieces start stacking beside it. This suits someone who wants a set that stays out and holds a room, and it will frustrate anyone working with a tight corner. If the space is limited, a 104mm or 107mm set gives you most of the presence in a smaller footprint.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The bud rosewood 58.4cm option ships with a solid bud rosewood and maple board, 22mm thick and around 5,600g. The ebony 58.4cm option ships with a solid ebony and maple board at 4,000g. The ebony 60cm option ships with a 13mm black dyed poplar and sycamore veneer board at 3,500g with a matte finish, made in Spain. The bud rosewood 48cm option ships with a 13mm red ash burl and maple veneer board at 2,250g, hi-gloss and borderless, made in Spain.
Yes. Identical carving and identical dimensions, triple weighted to 2,000g across 34 pieces, with natural boxwood on the light side and thick green felt under every base. Only the dark timber and the board change.
Yes, genuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces rather than a dye over a pale timber. On the 58.4cm ebony board the dark squares are genuine ebony as well.
Yes. Fifty five millimetres is the workable minimum for a 47mm king base with 41mm officer bases beside it, so the back rank is full but playable. Sixty millimetres is the comfortable fit, and 60mm squares are what every board in this listing gives.
The chequered grid runs out to the edge of the board with no surrounding frame of timber. It keeps the outer dimension down for a given square size, and it gives a plainer, more modern look than a bordered board.
No. Each option is the 34 pieces and one board.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
118mm (4.64 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
47mm (1.85 inch) |
|
Queen height |
100mm (3.93 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
87mm (3.42 inch) |
|
Knight height |
79mm (3.11 inch) |
|
Rook height |
68mm (2.67 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
41mm (1.61 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn base diameter |
35mm (1.37 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
2,000g approximate, the same in every option |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) on every board |
|
Board, bud rosewood 58.4cm option |
58.4cm, 22mm thick, 5,600g, solid bud rosewood and maple, green velvet underside |
|
Board, ebony 58.4cm option |
58.4cm, 22mm thick, 4,000g, solid genuine ebony and maple, green velvet underside |
|
Board, ebony 60cm option |
60cm, 13mm thick, 3,500g, black dyed poplar and sycamore veneer, matte finish, made in Spain |
|
Board, bud rosewood 48cm option |
48cm, 13mm thick, 2,250g, red ash burl and maple veneer, hi-gloss, borderless, made in Spain |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One chess board with 60mm squares, in the size and timber of the option chosen
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.
