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This is the Pro Staunton pattern, the plain club outline we also sell in timber, rendered here in solid brass.
Putting a playing outline in metal changes what the set weighs and how it catches light without changing what it is.
The king stands 82mm and the outline is plain the whole way down, so the pattern reads quickly across a board.
The finish is matte gold against antiqued copper, a pairing that stays quiet under a lamp instead of throwing light back.
There is no ornament on any piece, which is the point of the design.
The Pro Staunton outline is deliberately plain, with no ornament on any piece, and it exists because it is easy to read and comfortable to move. Rendering it in solid brass is an unusual decision.
What you get is a great deal of mass on a modest height, and that is the whole argument for the set. Pieces do not rock on release, do not drift when a sleeve catches one, and do not need steadying after placing.
On a board that gets used and not admired, that is worth more than ornament. Nothing here protrudes, and nothing has to be identified twice.
The matte gold is the other half of the argument. It lets the profile read as form instead of as reflection, and it holds fingermarks less readily than a polished surface would.
These pieces suit small boards, with squares of 40mm to 45mm. Take the larger if the board is not bought yet: at the smaller end the opening ranks close up and placing into a busy corner wants a moment's care.
The Pro Staunton shape earns its place on legibility. Height separation is clear, nothing protrudes, and the eye sorts the pieces without a second look. None of that needs decoration and all of it survives the change of material.
What the material adds is mass. On a king this modest that is a great deal, and it is the difference between a set that stays where you put it and one that has to be steadied.
It is a playing pattern that has been made in brass. You will find the rest of the range in our metal chess pieces.
The other thing a buyer should know is that no two pieces are quite alike. A knight and its partner differ if you look closely, which on an outline as plain as this one is very hard to see.
The matte finish is worth a word. A low sheen surface shows the shape of a piece under a lamp, which on a plain pattern is what you want, and it keeps the board from glaring back at you over a long game.
Keep the set out of direct sun and away from a heater, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone. No metal polish and no abrasive cream on the copper, and keep the pieces out of damp storage.
The reason to buy this one is the mass. On a modest king it is what turns a plain, legible outline into a set that stays exactly where you put it through a long game.
The matte gold is the right call for the same reason. It lets the form do the work and keeps the board readable under a lamp, which a bright finish on a plain shape would not.
Two things to be clear about. No two pieces are quite alike, and the square window is narrow, so measure your board before ordering rather than after. For the same pattern in timber, look across our wood chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
40mm to 45mm, and take the larger if the board is not bought yet. It is a narrow window, so measure your square before ordering. At the smaller end the opening ranks close up and there is no spare room.
The outline is the same pattern. What changes is the material and what follows from it: solid brass, a great deal more mass, and a matte gold and antiqued copper finish, where the timber set has two woods.
It does not throw glare back under a lamp, it shows the profile of each piece and not a highlight, and it holds fingermarks less readily than a polished surface. On a plain pattern that lets the shape do the work.
No, no two are quite alike. On a pattern as plain as this one the difference is very hard to see, which is one advantage a plain outline has over an ornamental one.
Two kilograms for the complete 34 pieces. That is a great deal of mass for a king this modest, and it is the whole point of making this pattern in brass.
34 chess pieces, including one extra queen per colour. No board is included, so it is chosen separately.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
82mm high (3.2 inch), 32mm base |
|
Pawn |
41mm high (1.6 inch), 26mm base |
|
Material |
Solid Brass Metal |
|
Light pieces |
Matte Gold |
|
Dark pieces |
Antiqued Copper |
|
Total weight |
2,000 grams (4.5 lbs) |
|
Recommended square size |
40mm to 45mm (1.57 inch to 1.77 inch) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in solid brass
Includes one extra queen per 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.
This is the Pro Staunton pattern, the plain club outline we also sell in timber, rendered here in solid brass.
Putting a playing outline in metal changes what the set weighs and how it catches light without changing what it is.
The king stands 82mm and the outline is plain the whole way down, so the pattern reads quickly across a board.
The finish is matte gold against antiqued copper, a pairing that stays quiet under a lamp instead of throwing light back.
There is no ornament on any piece, which is the point of the design.
The Pro Staunton outline is deliberately plain, with no ornament on any piece, and it exists because it is easy to read and comfortable to move. Rendering it in solid brass is an unusual decision.
What you get is a great deal of mass on a modest height, and that is the whole argument for the set. Pieces do not rock on release, do not drift when a sleeve catches one, and do not need steadying after placing.
On a board that gets used and not admired, that is worth more than ornament. Nothing here protrudes, and nothing has to be identified twice.
The matte gold is the other half of the argument. It lets the profile read as form instead of as reflection, and it holds fingermarks less readily than a polished surface would.
These pieces suit small boards, with squares of 40mm to 45mm. Take the larger if the board is not bought yet: at the smaller end the opening ranks close up and placing into a busy corner wants a moment's care.
The Pro Staunton shape earns its place on legibility. Height separation is clear, nothing protrudes, and the eye sorts the pieces without a second look. None of that needs decoration and all of it survives the change of material.
What the material adds is mass. On a king this modest that is a great deal, and it is the difference between a set that stays where you put it and one that has to be steadied.
It is a playing pattern that has been made in brass. You will find the rest of the range in our metal chess pieces.
The other thing a buyer should know is that no two pieces are quite alike. A knight and its partner differ if you look closely, which on an outline as plain as this one is very hard to see.
The matte finish is worth a word. A low sheen surface shows the shape of a piece under a lamp, which on a plain pattern is what you want, and it keeps the board from glaring back at you over a long game.
Keep the set out of direct sun and away from a heater, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone. No metal polish and no abrasive cream on the copper, and keep the pieces out of damp storage.
The reason to buy this one is the mass. On a modest king it is what turns a plain, legible outline into a set that stays exactly where you put it through a long game.
The matte gold is the right call for the same reason. It lets the form do the work and keeps the board readable under a lamp, which a bright finish on a plain shape would not.
Two things to be clear about. No two pieces are quite alike, and the square window is narrow, so measure your board before ordering rather than after. For the same pattern in timber, look across our wood chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
40mm to 45mm, and take the larger if the board is not bought yet. It is a narrow window, so measure your square before ordering. At the smaller end the opening ranks close up and there is no spare room.
The outline is the same pattern. What changes is the material and what follows from it: solid brass, a great deal more mass, and a matte gold and antiqued copper finish, where the timber set has two woods.
It does not throw glare back under a lamp, it shows the profile of each piece and not a highlight, and it holds fingermarks less readily than a polished surface. On a plain pattern that lets the shape do the work.
No, no two are quite alike. On a pattern as plain as this one the difference is very hard to see, which is one advantage a plain outline has over an ornamental one.
Two kilograms for the complete 34 pieces. That is a great deal of mass for a king this modest, and it is the whole point of making this pattern in brass.
34 chess pieces, including one extra queen per colour. No board is included, so it is chosen separately.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
82mm high (3.2 inch), 32mm base |
|
Pawn |
41mm high (1.6 inch), 26mm base |
|
Material |
Solid Brass Metal |
|
Light pieces |
Matte Gold |
|
Dark pieces |
Antiqued Copper |
|
Total weight |
2,000 grams (4.5 lbs) |
|
Recommended square size |
40mm to 45mm (1.57 inch to 1.77 inch) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in solid brass
Includes one extra queen per 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.
