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The Persian Knight is a Staunton army with a profile of its own. The same unusual shaping runs the whole way down from the king to the pawn, and the king stands 89mm.
The knight is the piece people look at first. It is handsomely carved, and the posture it has been given is an elegant one, on both the rosewood and the ebonised option.
Two timbers carry the pattern. One dark army is rosewood, deep and red brown; the other is boxwood darkened right down towards black. Both play against a boxwood light side.
This is a tournament sized set for casual games, or for adding some variety to a collection. The pieces are stable, durable and well behaved on the board.
Look for it in our staunton chess pieces.
The profile is what sets this design apart. It is an alluring and unusual one, carried by the whole army without exception, so every piece plainly belongs to a single family.
The horse does the talking. Its posture is the elegant part of this design, and on a board of otherwise familiar Staunton shapes it is the piece that holds the eye.
In the hand the army is steady. The pieces are weighted, they sit down firmly, and they do not wander about when somebody nudges the table mid game.
The honest note is that this is a playing set first. It is drawn for casual games at tournament size, and a buyer after a centrepiece for a room will find it restrained.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm, and anywhere inside that window works. The upper end leaves a little more air around the king, so take it if the board is a new purchase.
Rosewood is the richer of the pair. Its dark side is a deep red brown, and beside the pale boxwood the contrast reads warm across the whole board.
The ebonised option is the sharper one. Its dark side is the darkened boxwood, and from anywhere in the room the two armies separate at a glance.
Everything about the carving is shared. Both options are the same pattern at the same dimensions, and both are weighted, with the rosewood set carrying a little more mass in total.
If the set lives on a shelf between games, rosewood is the warmer thing to have out. If you want the sides to read apart the moment you sit down, take the ebonised.
Looking after them is the same simple job whichever you choose. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, which is what makes hardwood check. Dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, polish and solvents alone.
This is the one I would hand to somebody buying their second proper set, and I would mean it as a compliment.
The shaping is unusual without being odd, the horse has genuine character, and at tournament size it plays like a set you would keep in the cupboard and reach for every week. Nothing about it is trying too hard.
Buy it for the profile, and because a set with some personality in it makes an ordinary evening game better. If what you want is a pattern with a documented history behind it, our reproduction chess pieces are where I would send you.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm. The whole of that window is comfortable, and the wider end gives the king a fraction more room, so choose it if you are buying the board new.
Two things: the knight, which stands in a posture you will remember, and the one profile the whole army shares, king to pawn.
Rosewood is deep and red brown beside the pale light army. The ebonised option takes boxwood almost to black, which separates the sides far more sharply.
957 grams in the rosewood option and 900 grams in the ebonised. Both are weighted, so a piece comes to rest as soon as you set it down.
34 chess pieces, including a spare queen of each colour. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are both separate purchases. Match whatever board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
89mm high (3.5 inch), 38mm base |
|
Queen |
74mm high (2.9 inch), 36mm base |
|
Bishop |
73mm high (2.9 inch), 32mm base |
|
Knight |
61mm high (2.4 inch), 32mm base |
|
Rook |
57mm high (2.2 inch), 32mm base |
|
Pawn |
51mm high (2.0 inch), 29mm base |
|
Rosewood option |
Rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both timbers |
89mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight, Rosewood option |
957 grams (2.11 lbs) |
|
Total weight, Ebonised option |
900 grams (1.98 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the timber option you select, including a spare queen of each colour
Chess board not included
Storage box not included
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.
The Persian Knight is a Staunton army with a profile of its own. The same unusual shaping runs the whole way down from the king to the pawn, and the king stands 89mm.
The knight is the piece people look at first. It is handsomely carved, and the posture it has been given is an elegant one, on both the rosewood and the ebonised option.
Two timbers carry the pattern. One dark army is rosewood, deep and red brown; the other is boxwood darkened right down towards black. Both play against a boxwood light side.
This is a tournament sized set for casual games, or for adding some variety to a collection. The pieces are stable, durable and well behaved on the board.
Look for it in our staunton chess pieces.
The profile is what sets this design apart. It is an alluring and unusual one, carried by the whole army without exception, so every piece plainly belongs to a single family.
The horse does the talking. Its posture is the elegant part of this design, and on a board of otherwise familiar Staunton shapes it is the piece that holds the eye.
In the hand the army is steady. The pieces are weighted, they sit down firmly, and they do not wander about when somebody nudges the table mid game.
The honest note is that this is a playing set first. It is drawn for casual games at tournament size, and a buyer after a centrepiece for a room will find it restrained.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm, and anywhere inside that window works. The upper end leaves a little more air around the king, so take it if the board is a new purchase.
Rosewood is the richer of the pair. Its dark side is a deep red brown, and beside the pale boxwood the contrast reads warm across the whole board.
The ebonised option is the sharper one. Its dark side is the darkened boxwood, and from anywhere in the room the two armies separate at a glance.
Everything about the carving is shared. Both options are the same pattern at the same dimensions, and both are weighted, with the rosewood set carrying a little more mass in total.
If the set lives on a shelf between games, rosewood is the warmer thing to have out. If you want the sides to read apart the moment you sit down, take the ebonised.
Looking after them is the same simple job whichever you choose. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, which is what makes hardwood check. Dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, polish and solvents alone.
This is the one I would hand to somebody buying their second proper set, and I would mean it as a compliment.
The shaping is unusual without being odd, the horse has genuine character, and at tournament size it plays like a set you would keep in the cupboard and reach for every week. Nothing about it is trying too hard.
Buy it for the profile, and because a set with some personality in it makes an ordinary evening game better. If what you want is a pattern with a documented history behind it, our reproduction chess pieces are where I would send you.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm. The whole of that window is comfortable, and the wider end gives the king a fraction more room, so choose it if you are buying the board new.
Two things: the knight, which stands in a posture you will remember, and the one profile the whole army shares, king to pawn.
Rosewood is deep and red brown beside the pale light army. The ebonised option takes boxwood almost to black, which separates the sides far more sharply.
957 grams in the rosewood option and 900 grams in the ebonised. Both are weighted, so a piece comes to rest as soon as you set it down.
34 chess pieces, including a spare queen of each colour. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are both separate purchases. Match whatever board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
89mm high (3.5 inch), 38mm base |
|
Queen |
74mm high (2.9 inch), 36mm base |
|
Bishop |
73mm high (2.9 inch), 32mm base |
|
Knight |
61mm high (2.4 inch), 32mm base |
|
Rook |
57mm high (2.2 inch), 32mm base |
|
Pawn |
51mm high (2.0 inch), 29mm base |
|
Rosewood option |
Rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both timbers |
89mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight, Rosewood option |
957 grams (2.11 lbs) |
|
Total weight, Ebonised option |
900 grams (1.98 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the timber option you select, including a spare queen of each colour
Chess board not included
Storage box not included
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.
