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There is nothing unusual about this set, and that is the point. A 98mm king on a 42mm base, a 82mm queen, officers stepping down cleanly from 72mm to 67mm to 56mm, and a 51mm pawn. Every number is where a tournament player expects it to be.
Sets like this do the work that more interesting designs cannot. Nothing about the proportions asks you to adjust, nothing draws the eye away from the position, and the standard 55mm board sizing means it drops onto equipment you already own.
Three timbers are offered, all iron weighted to 1,264g. It sits in the practical middle of our Staunton chess pieces.
Much of our range is interesting for a specific reason: an unusual base ratio, a levelled officer rank, a knight taller than the bishop, a pattern with a history behind it. Those are good reasons to choose a set, and they all involve accepting something.
This one asks you to accept nothing. It is the reference point the others deviate from, which makes it the right answer for a club buying equipment, a player who wants a second set that behaves predictably, or anyone who would rather think about the game than the pieces.
Across the Staunton chess pieces it sits mid weight and mid price. What it gives you is that all three timbers measure identically, so the choice really is only colour.
A tournament set is judged on how quickly a player can read a position from a seated angle, how reliably pieces stay upright through a time scramble, and how little attention the equipment demands. Those are unglamorous criteria and they are the ones that matter over four hours at a board.
The proportions here answer all three. The 16mm step from king to queen and the clear descent through the officers give the rank unambiguous height cues. The 42mm base on 55mm squares leaves space between pieces. And there is nothing decorative anywhere to catch the eye when you are trying to calculate.
Every piece carries an iron stud set into the base beneath the felt, bringing the set to 1,264g, roughly 37g a piece. That is solid double weighting: enough that a piece sits down firmly and resists a knock, not so much that it slows you down when you are moving quickly.
Unusually for a three option listing, the timbers measure identically. Ebonised gives the highest contrast against the boxwood and reads fastest under club lighting. Sheesham is a warm mid brown with open grain. Indian rosewood is denser and darker with more figure. Nothing but the colour changes.
The 42mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, which is standard tournament sizing and the most widely available board dimension. If you already own a wooden board bought for a set of this height, it will almost certainly suit.
No board is included with these pieces. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size so you can confirm the match directly.
This is the set to buy when you want equipment rather than a talking point. Every proportion is conventional, the 42mm base on 55mm squares is correct, and the iron weighting at roughly 37g a piece is solid without slowing you down. All three timbers measure identically, which is rarer than it should be on a multi option listing, so the decision really is just colour. There is no caveat worth stating beyond the obvious one: if you want a set with a story or an unusual silhouette, this is deliberately not that.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm, standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 42mm king base rather than the 98mm height, and it is the most common wooden board dimension in circulation.
Dimensions and weight are identical across all three, so it is purely colour. Ebonised is near black with the highest contrast. Sheesham is a warm mid brown with open grain. Indian rosewood is denser and darker with more figure.
Weighted with an iron stud set into each base beneath thick green felt. Total set weight is 1,264g, around 37g a piece.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
Yes. The sizing is standard, the height cues are unambiguous and the weighting is solid. It is the most conventional set in our Staunton chess pieces and that is its purpose.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
98mm (3.8 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
42mm (1.6 inch) |
|
Queen height |
82mm (3.2 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
39mm (1.5 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
72mm (2.8 inch) |
|
Knight height |
67mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Bishop and knight base diameter |
36mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Rook height |
56mm (2.2 inch) |
|
Rook base diameter |
35mm (1.3 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
51mm (2.0 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
30mm (1.2 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised, sheesham or Indian rosewood, by option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) |
|
Weighting |
Weighted with an iron stud in each base, thick green felt |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,264g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in the timber option you select
2 spare queens, one 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.
There is nothing unusual about this set, and that is the point. A 98mm king on a 42mm base, a 82mm queen, officers stepping down cleanly from 72mm to 67mm to 56mm, and a 51mm pawn. Every number is where a tournament player expects it to be.
Sets like this do the work that more interesting designs cannot. Nothing about the proportions asks you to adjust, nothing draws the eye away from the position, and the standard 55mm board sizing means it drops onto equipment you already own.
Three timbers are offered, all iron weighted to 1,264g. It sits in the practical middle of our Staunton chess pieces.
Much of our range is interesting for a specific reason: an unusual base ratio, a levelled officer rank, a knight taller than the bishop, a pattern with a history behind it. Those are good reasons to choose a set, and they all involve accepting something.
This one asks you to accept nothing. It is the reference point the others deviate from, which makes it the right answer for a club buying equipment, a player who wants a second set that behaves predictably, or anyone who would rather think about the game than the pieces.
Across the Staunton chess pieces it sits mid weight and mid price. What it gives you is that all three timbers measure identically, so the choice really is only colour.
A tournament set is judged on how quickly a player can read a position from a seated angle, how reliably pieces stay upright through a time scramble, and how little attention the equipment demands. Those are unglamorous criteria and they are the ones that matter over four hours at a board.
The proportions here answer all three. The 16mm step from king to queen and the clear descent through the officers give the rank unambiguous height cues. The 42mm base on 55mm squares leaves space between pieces. And there is nothing decorative anywhere to catch the eye when you are trying to calculate.
Every piece carries an iron stud set into the base beneath the felt, bringing the set to 1,264g, roughly 37g a piece. That is solid double weighting: enough that a piece sits down firmly and resists a knock, not so much that it slows you down when you are moving quickly.
Unusually for a three option listing, the timbers measure identically. Ebonised gives the highest contrast against the boxwood and reads fastest under club lighting. Sheesham is a warm mid brown with open grain. Indian rosewood is denser and darker with more figure. Nothing but the colour changes.
The 42mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, which is standard tournament sizing and the most widely available board dimension. If you already own a wooden board bought for a set of this height, it will almost certainly suit.
No board is included with these pieces. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size so you can confirm the match directly.
This is the set to buy when you want equipment rather than a talking point. Every proportion is conventional, the 42mm base on 55mm squares is correct, and the iron weighting at roughly 37g a piece is solid without slowing you down. All three timbers measure identically, which is rarer than it should be on a multi option listing, so the decision really is just colour. There is no caveat worth stating beyond the obvious one: if you want a set with a story or an unusual silhouette, this is deliberately not that.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm, standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 42mm king base rather than the 98mm height, and it is the most common wooden board dimension in circulation.
Dimensions and weight are identical across all three, so it is purely colour. Ebonised is near black with the highest contrast. Sheesham is a warm mid brown with open grain. Indian rosewood is denser and darker with more figure.
Weighted with an iron stud set into each base beneath thick green felt. Total set weight is 1,264g, around 37g a piece.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
Yes. The sizing is standard, the height cues are unambiguous and the weighting is solid. It is the most conventional set in our Staunton chess pieces and that is its purpose.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
98mm (3.8 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
42mm (1.6 inch) |
|
Queen height |
82mm (3.2 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
39mm (1.5 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
72mm (2.8 inch) |
|
Knight height |
67mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Bishop and knight base diameter |
36mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Rook height |
56mm (2.2 inch) |
|
Rook base diameter |
35mm (1.3 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
51mm (2.0 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
30mm (1.2 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised, sheesham or Indian rosewood, by option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) |
|
Weighting |
Weighted with an iron stud in each base, thick green felt |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,264g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in the timber option you select
2 spare queens, one 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.
