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Golden Rosewood chessmen with a 60mm king

Pro Staunton 60mm Chess Pieces

by Sterling Chess
$229.00

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Description

Pro Staunton 60mm Chess Pieces

This is the Pro Staunton pattern at its smallest, and small is the hardest size to get right.

Shrinking a set down is the hard part. Get it wrong and the king crowds the queen, the lower pieces blur together, and you end up with a miniature, not a chess set.

This one keeps its proportions. The steps between the ranks stay generous for the scale, so it still reads properly as an army when it is set up.

It is for anyone who wants chess within reach at all times, on a desk or a shelf, without giving up the proportions that make a set worth playing with.

It sits in our Staunton chess pieces.

 The golden rosewood Pro Staunton king beside the queen

Key features

  • The Pro Staunton pattern, with the well figured knights the series is known for
  • A 60mm king, drawn for travel boards, library boards and the corner of a desk
  • Weighted, which matters far more on a small set than it ever does on a large one
  • Proportions that hold up at a fraction of full size, which is the hard part of a small set
  • A generous step between king and queen for the scale, so the royal pieces read clearly
  • Golden rosewood or ebonised boxwood for the dark side, both against a boxwood light army
  • Light to carry and easy to store, without ever feeling insubstantial in the hand
  • 34 pieces, including a spare queen for each side when a pawn promotes

About the pieces

The reason to buy a small set is that it fits where a full sized one will not, and this one does that without feeling like a compromise.

The knights are the giveaway. They carry the same figured cut that the full sized Pro Staunton sets do, which small sets normally lose where detail is normally the first thing to go.

The king still stands clear of the queen by a comfortable margin, so the royal pieces read properly instead of blurring together in the middle of the rank.

The pieces are weighted, so they sit down firmly rather than sliding around. On a travel board, which is usually slicker and lighter than a full sized one, that matters a great deal.

These pieces suit small boards, with squares of 35mm to 40mm, and 40mm is the size to aim for. Many folding travel boards are cut at 35mm and the set is drawn to cope with that, though the centre tightens.

 Golden rosewood pieces at travel scale

Choosing between the two timbers

The shapes are the same on both and the light army is boxwood either way. Only the dark side changes.

Golden rosewood is a warm mid brown with the grain showing through, which keeps the set looking friendly rather than formal and suits a desk or a study shelf.

Ebonised boxwood is the near black option and gives the stronger contrast. That genuinely helps on a small board, where the pieces sit close together and quick separation matters.

For a set that will be played on unfamiliar boards, take the ebonised option. For one that lives in a room, golden rosewood is the warmer choice.

Small sets tend to get carried around, so durability counts. The detail survives the shrinking, which is the part most small sets get wrong: the bishop keeps its cut mitre and the rook keeps its crenellation.

Care is simple. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and air vents, dust it with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone.

Our expert take

This is the one for a desk, a bookshelf or a bag. It is a real set at a size that goes places a full one cannot, and the weighting keeps it from feeling like a novelty.

The proportions are the part worth paying for. Getting the steps right at this scale is the difficult bit of small set design, and it is what you are paying for here.

The lower pieces are necessarily small, so if you have any difficulty with fine detail it is worth going up a size. For a full playing scale set, see our tournament chess pieces.

- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess

 The ebonised boxwood Pro Staunton army in rank order

Frequently asked questions
What square size suits these pieces?

35mm to 40mm squares, and 40mm is the size to aim for. Folding travel boards are often cut at 35mm and the set is drawn to cope with that, though the centre tightens.

What is the difference between the two options?

Only the dark timber. Golden rosewood is a warm mid brown; ebonised boxwood is a near black with sharper contrast. Every dimension, the turning and the weight are the same.

Are these pieces weighted?

Yes, and at this size it matters more than at any other. Without weighting the pieces would slide about on a light travel board, and it is what spoils a lot of small sets.

What is this set for?

Travel boards, library boards, a desk or a bookshelf. It is for playing chess in places where a full sized set will not fit or would not be practical to leave out.

How do I tell the lower pieces apart?

By shape. The bishop's mitre, the horse's head and the rook's battlements are all cut clearly, so they read perfectly well once you are used to the scale.

How many pieces are supplied, and is a board included?

34 pieces, which is two more than a game uses, so there is a spare queen for each side when a pawn promotes. No board is included, so that is chosen separately.
Specifications

Spec

Detail

King

60mm high (2.4 inch), 27mm base

Queen

46mm high (1.8 inch), 25mm base

Bishop

39mm high (1.5 inch), 18mm base

Knight

34mm high (1.3 inch), 19mm base

Rook

32mm high (1.3 inch), 20mm base

Pawn

27mm high (1.1 inch), 17mm base

Golden Rosewood option

Golden rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces

Ebonised Boxwood option

Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces

Weighting

Weighted

Total weight

0.23 kg (0.5 lbs)

Recommended square size

35mm to 40mm (1.4 inch to 1.6 inch)

Piece count

34

Chess board

Not included
What's In The Box?

34 chess pieces in the timber chosen
Includes two extra queens for promotion
Chess board not included
Storage box not included

Warranty

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.

FREE Shipping

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.

100 Day FREE Returns

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.

Why Buy From Us?

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.

Description

Pro Staunton 60mm Chess Pieces

This is the Pro Staunton pattern at its smallest, and small is the hardest size to get right.

Shrinking a set down is the hard part. Get it wrong and the king crowds the queen, the lower pieces blur together, and you end up with a miniature, not a chess set.

This one keeps its proportions. The steps between the ranks stay generous for the scale, so it still reads properly as an army when it is set up.

It is for anyone who wants chess within reach at all times, on a desk or a shelf, without giving up the proportions that make a set worth playing with.

It sits in our Staunton chess pieces.

 The golden rosewood Pro Staunton king beside the queen

Key features

  • The Pro Staunton pattern, with the well figured knights the series is known for
  • A 60mm king, drawn for travel boards, library boards and the corner of a desk
  • Weighted, which matters far more on a small set than it ever does on a large one
  • Proportions that hold up at a fraction of full size, which is the hard part of a small set
  • A generous step between king and queen for the scale, so the royal pieces read clearly
  • Golden rosewood or ebonised boxwood for the dark side, both against a boxwood light army
  • Light to carry and easy to store, without ever feeling insubstantial in the hand
  • 34 pieces, including a spare queen for each side when a pawn promotes

About the pieces

The reason to buy a small set is that it fits where a full sized one will not, and this one does that without feeling like a compromise.

The knights are the giveaway. They carry the same figured cut that the full sized Pro Staunton sets do, which small sets normally lose where detail is normally the first thing to go.

The king still stands clear of the queen by a comfortable margin, so the royal pieces read properly instead of blurring together in the middle of the rank.

The pieces are weighted, so they sit down firmly rather than sliding around. On a travel board, which is usually slicker and lighter than a full sized one, that matters a great deal.

These pieces suit small boards, with squares of 35mm to 40mm, and 40mm is the size to aim for. Many folding travel boards are cut at 35mm and the set is drawn to cope with that, though the centre tightens.

 Golden rosewood pieces at travel scale

Choosing between the two timbers

The shapes are the same on both and the light army is boxwood either way. Only the dark side changes.

Golden rosewood is a warm mid brown with the grain showing through, which keeps the set looking friendly rather than formal and suits a desk or a study shelf.

Ebonised boxwood is the near black option and gives the stronger contrast. That genuinely helps on a small board, where the pieces sit close together and quick separation matters.

For a set that will be played on unfamiliar boards, take the ebonised option. For one that lives in a room, golden rosewood is the warmer choice.

Small sets tend to get carried around, so durability counts. The detail survives the shrinking, which is the part most small sets get wrong: the bishop keeps its cut mitre and the rook keeps its crenellation.

Care is simple. Keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and air vents, dust it with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone.

Our expert take

This is the one for a desk, a bookshelf or a bag. It is a real set at a size that goes places a full one cannot, and the weighting keeps it from feeling like a novelty.

The proportions are the part worth paying for. Getting the steps right at this scale is the difficult bit of small set design, and it is what you are paying for here.

The lower pieces are necessarily small, so if you have any difficulty with fine detail it is worth going up a size. For a full playing scale set, see our tournament chess pieces.

- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess

 The ebonised boxwood Pro Staunton army in rank order

Frequently asked questions
What square size suits these pieces?

35mm to 40mm squares, and 40mm is the size to aim for. Folding travel boards are often cut at 35mm and the set is drawn to cope with that, though the centre tightens.

What is the difference between the two options?

Only the dark timber. Golden rosewood is a warm mid brown; ebonised boxwood is a near black with sharper contrast. Every dimension, the turning and the weight are the same.

Are these pieces weighted?

Yes, and at this size it matters more than at any other. Without weighting the pieces would slide about on a light travel board, and it is what spoils a lot of small sets.

What is this set for?

Travel boards, library boards, a desk or a bookshelf. It is for playing chess in places where a full sized set will not fit or would not be practical to leave out.

How do I tell the lower pieces apart?

By shape. The bishop's mitre, the horse's head and the rook's battlements are all cut clearly, so they read perfectly well once you are used to the scale.

How many pieces are supplied, and is a board included?

34 pieces, which is two more than a game uses, so there is a spare queen for each side when a pawn promotes. No board is included, so that is chosen separately.
Specifications

Spec

Detail

King

60mm high (2.4 inch), 27mm base

Queen

46mm high (1.8 inch), 25mm base

Bishop

39mm high (1.5 inch), 18mm base

Knight

34mm high (1.3 inch), 19mm base

Rook

32mm high (1.3 inch), 20mm base

Pawn

27mm high (1.1 inch), 17mm base

Golden Rosewood option

Golden rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces

Ebonised Boxwood option

Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces

Weighting

Weighted

Total weight

0.23 kg (0.5 lbs)

Recommended square size

35mm to 40mm (1.4 inch to 1.6 inch)

Piece count

34

Chess board

Not included
What's In The Box?

34 chess pieces in the timber chosen
Includes two extra queens for promotion
Chess board not included
Storage box not included

Warranty

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.

FREE Shipping

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.

100 Day FREE Returns

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.

Why Buy From Us?

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.