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This is a painted boxwood Pro Staunton army, offered four ways. The king stands 104mm, with the whole army scaled underneath it. It is a set for club players and tournament play.
The pairing names give two colours without saying which army is which. On three of the four the light side is white. Red and Black is the odd one out: black takes the dark side and red plays light.
These are heavily weighted pieces, balanced so they stay put under a quick hand. That stability is the whole argument for a weighted set, and you notice it within a move or two of sitting down to the board.
The Pro Staunton design is a well proportioned one, and the knight is where its detail is concentrated. It is intricately carved, and at this scale that work reads from the other side of the table.
The set runs to 34 pieces, two of them extra queens, so both sides can promote with a proper queen and not an upturned rook. It lives in our staunton chess pieces, alongside the rest of the range.
All four options are painted boxwood, and the Pro Staunton pattern runs across every one. Each pairing puts a light army against a dark one, and the table below names both for each of them.
Scale is the thing to take seriously here. The king is tall and its foot is wide, and an army built that way asks for more room on a board than its height alone suggests.
There is real mass here. The 34 pieces weigh 1.54 kgs between them, and that does two jobs: it keeps a piece upright when the board gets knocked, and it gives every move a deliberate feel.
Durability matters just as much. A set in regular use gets lifted and set down again endlessly, and that is the kind of handling this one is meant to take.
These pieces suit larger boards, with squares of 55mm to 65mm, and you want the top of that window. The king carries a wide foot, so 55mm leaves little air along the back rank. Put a ruler across your board before ordering.
Nothing separates the four except the paint. The shapes, the heights, the weight and the count are the same on every one, so what you settle here is purely a matter of what you want to see.
Red and Black needs a word of explanation, because neither army is white. The black men take the dark side, the red men take the light side, and neither colour gives way. It is the boldest of the four.
On Red and White the red does the opposite job. Here it is the dark side against a white army, which gives a warmer board than black and white without asking you to read two heavy colours.
On Black and White and on Green and White the light army is white, with black or green facing it. Black and White is the conventional pairing and asks the least of the eye; Green and White gives that contrast some colour.
The choice comes down to what you want on the table. Black and White for a board that stays out of the way, Red and White or Green and White for colour, and Red and Black for neither side neutral.
For me the appeal is that the colour never gets in the way of the play. The set is heavily weighted, so it behaves like a working club army that simply happens to be bright.
Four colourways is a real choice, not a token one. Three of them put colour on the board, and Black and White is the one that does not.
My reservation is the footprint. The king sits on a wide foot for its height, so at the bottom of the square range the back rank is tight and the men stand shoulder to shoulder. Measure the board you own before you order.
This is also the wrong set for anyone after a period piece. What you are buying here is a modern painted design, so if the history is the attraction, look through our reproduction chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm to 65mm, and take the upper end where you can. These are broad footed pieces, so the narrow end of that window packs the back rank and leaves the men tight against each other.
Only the colour. Shape, height, weight and count are identical across all four, so the pairing you pick changes nothing about how the set behaves. The colour section above names both armies for each of the four.
They are, and heavily. The full set of 34 comes to 1.54 kgs, and that mass keeps a piece from sliding or tipping mid game.
34 chess pieces, including a spare queen of each colour. What is in the box is listed in full below.
Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heaters. Dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, polish and solvents alone.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are separate purchases. Match any board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
104mm high (4.1 inch), 47mm base |
|
Queen |
89mm high (3.5 inch), 42mm base |
|
Bishop |
79mm high (3.1 inch), 40mm base |
|
Knight |
74mm high (2.9 inch), 38mm base |
|
Rook |
66mm high (2.6 inch), 40mm base |
|
Pawn |
58mm high (2.3 inch), 33mm base |
|
Material |
Painted boxwood |
|
Red & Black option |
Black painted boxwood dark pieces, red painted boxwood light pieces |
|
Red & White option |
Red painted boxwood dark pieces, white painted boxwood light pieces |
|
Black & White option |
Black painted boxwood dark pieces, white painted boxwood light pieces |
|
Green & White option |
Green painted boxwood dark pieces, white painted boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, all four colours |
104mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 65mm (2.15 inch to 2.55 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1.54 kgs (3.4 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34, including two extra queens |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the colour pairing 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.
This is a painted boxwood Pro Staunton army, offered four ways. The king stands 104mm, with the whole army scaled underneath it. It is a set for club players and tournament play.
The pairing names give two colours without saying which army is which. On three of the four the light side is white. Red and Black is the odd one out: black takes the dark side and red plays light.
These are heavily weighted pieces, balanced so they stay put under a quick hand. That stability is the whole argument for a weighted set, and you notice it within a move or two of sitting down to the board.
The Pro Staunton design is a well proportioned one, and the knight is where its detail is concentrated. It is intricately carved, and at this scale that work reads from the other side of the table.
The set runs to 34 pieces, two of them extra queens, so both sides can promote with a proper queen and not an upturned rook. It lives in our staunton chess pieces, alongside the rest of the range.
All four options are painted boxwood, and the Pro Staunton pattern runs across every one. Each pairing puts a light army against a dark one, and the table below names both for each of them.
Scale is the thing to take seriously here. The king is tall and its foot is wide, and an army built that way asks for more room on a board than its height alone suggests.
There is real mass here. The 34 pieces weigh 1.54 kgs between them, and that does two jobs: it keeps a piece upright when the board gets knocked, and it gives every move a deliberate feel.
Durability matters just as much. A set in regular use gets lifted and set down again endlessly, and that is the kind of handling this one is meant to take.
These pieces suit larger boards, with squares of 55mm to 65mm, and you want the top of that window. The king carries a wide foot, so 55mm leaves little air along the back rank. Put a ruler across your board before ordering.
Nothing separates the four except the paint. The shapes, the heights, the weight and the count are the same on every one, so what you settle here is purely a matter of what you want to see.
Red and Black needs a word of explanation, because neither army is white. The black men take the dark side, the red men take the light side, and neither colour gives way. It is the boldest of the four.
On Red and White the red does the opposite job. Here it is the dark side against a white army, which gives a warmer board than black and white without asking you to read two heavy colours.
On Black and White and on Green and White the light army is white, with black or green facing it. Black and White is the conventional pairing and asks the least of the eye; Green and White gives that contrast some colour.
The choice comes down to what you want on the table. Black and White for a board that stays out of the way, Red and White or Green and White for colour, and Red and Black for neither side neutral.
For me the appeal is that the colour never gets in the way of the play. The set is heavily weighted, so it behaves like a working club army that simply happens to be bright.
Four colourways is a real choice, not a token one. Three of them put colour on the board, and Black and White is the one that does not.
My reservation is the footprint. The king sits on a wide foot for its height, so at the bottom of the square range the back rank is tight and the men stand shoulder to shoulder. Measure the board you own before you order.
This is also the wrong set for anyone after a period piece. What you are buying here is a modern painted design, so if the history is the attraction, look through our reproduction chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm to 65mm, and take the upper end where you can. These are broad footed pieces, so the narrow end of that window packs the back rank and leaves the men tight against each other.
Only the colour. Shape, height, weight and count are identical across all four, so the pairing you pick changes nothing about how the set behaves. The colour section above names both armies for each of the four.
They are, and heavily. The full set of 34 comes to 1.54 kgs, and that mass keeps a piece from sliding or tipping mid game.
34 chess pieces, including a spare queen of each colour. What is in the box is listed in full below.
Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heaters. Dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, polish and solvents alone.
No, neither one is included. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so a board and a box are separate purchases. Match any board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
104mm high (4.1 inch), 47mm base |
|
Queen |
89mm high (3.5 inch), 42mm base |
|
Bishop |
79mm high (3.1 inch), 40mm base |
|
Knight |
74mm high (2.9 inch), 38mm base |
|
Rook |
66mm high (2.6 inch), 40mm base |
|
Pawn |
58mm high (2.3 inch), 33mm base |
|
Material |
Painted boxwood |
|
Red & Black option |
Black painted boxwood dark pieces, red painted boxwood light pieces |
|
Red & White option |
Red painted boxwood dark pieces, white painted boxwood light pieces |
|
Black & White option |
Black painted boxwood dark pieces, white painted boxwood light pieces |
|
Green & White option |
Green painted boxwood dark pieces, white painted boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, all four colours |
104mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 65mm (2.15 inch to 2.55 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1.54 kgs (3.4 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34, including two extra queens |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the colour pairing 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.
