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The Professional Staunton is a playing set first and last. The king stands 76mm, the pieces are weighted, and the army is meant for club and tournament use.
It comes in two timbers. The dark army is either golden rosewood or an ebonised boxwood taken down close to black, and the light side is boxwood in both cases.
The weighting is what you feel the moment you pick a piece up. There is enough ballast in the foot to hold a man where you leave him, which counts for a lot when a game gets quick.
There are 34 chess pieces in all: the 32 an army needs, and two more so each side has a queen in reserve. Both options are cut to the same sizes, so what you pick in the dropdown decides the colour of the dark army and nothing else.
You will find it in our staunton chess pieces.
This army is built to be used, and it behaves like it. The proportions run evenly from the king down, and nothing on the set is decorative at the expense of play.
The weighting does the real work. Set a man down and he stays put, so a nudged table or a hard clock press at the end of a game does not scatter the position.
The detailing is fine without being fussy, which keeps the two armies easy to tell apart across a table and comfortable to handle all evening.
The one thing to watch is the foot. The king is broad at the bottom for its height, so the back rank fills up quickly if the squares are on the small side.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 38mm to 45mm. At 38mm the king and queen leave very little board showing between them.
Boxwood carries the light army in both options, so the choice only ever changes the colour of the men facing it. The board you already own is the thing to think about first.
A dark board is the awkward case. Golden rosewood keeps its edges against a deep surface, while an ebonised army can merge into the board beneath it and give up the outline of each piece.
On a pale or natural board both look right, and it turns into a question of taste. The honey brown of the rosewood sits close to the boxwood in tone and gives you a gentle looking table.
The ebonised option draws the harder line. Its dark men are brought right down towards black, so the two armies split apart at a glance, and nothing else about the pair changes.
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 sort of set I point people towards when they want one army to do everything. It is weighted for real games, easy to read across a busy board, and it looks right on a table in between.
Measure your squares before you order. The king has a broad foot, so the narrow end of the window is tight for it, and the wider end is the one to go for if you have the choice.
If what you are after is something to display rather than to play with, our luxury chess pieces are a better place to start.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 38mm to 45mm. Take the wider end where you can, because the bases are broad for this height and the back rank gets tight at the other end of the window.
Yes, both options are. The weight is carried low in the base, which is what keeps a piece upright when the table takes a knock or a clock is hit hard.
The dark army, and nothing more. One choice gives you honey brown golden rosewood, the other boxwood ebonised down towards black. Every size and the weight are the same across both.
600 grams for all 34 pieces. That is enough to give the army some authority on the board, and still light enough to move about the house without a second thought.
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 |
76mm high (3.0 inch), 34mm base |
|
Queen |
66mm high (2.6 inch), 33mm base |
|
Bishop |
59mm high (2.3 inch), 29mm base |
|
Knight |
54mm high (2.1 inch), 29mm base |
|
Rook |
48mm high (1.9 inch), 29mm base |
|
Pawn |
41mm high (1.6 inch), 25mm base |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden rosewood (sheesham) dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both timbers |
76mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
38mm to 45mm (1.5 inch to 1.76 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
600 grams (1.3 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 Professional Staunton is a playing set first and last. The king stands 76mm, the pieces are weighted, and the army is meant for club and tournament use.
It comes in two timbers. The dark army is either golden rosewood or an ebonised boxwood taken down close to black, and the light side is boxwood in both cases.
The weighting is what you feel the moment you pick a piece up. There is enough ballast in the foot to hold a man where you leave him, which counts for a lot when a game gets quick.
There are 34 chess pieces in all: the 32 an army needs, and two more so each side has a queen in reserve. Both options are cut to the same sizes, so what you pick in the dropdown decides the colour of the dark army and nothing else.
You will find it in our staunton chess pieces.
This army is built to be used, and it behaves like it. The proportions run evenly from the king down, and nothing on the set is decorative at the expense of play.
The weighting does the real work. Set a man down and he stays put, so a nudged table or a hard clock press at the end of a game does not scatter the position.
The detailing is fine without being fussy, which keeps the two armies easy to tell apart across a table and comfortable to handle all evening.
The one thing to watch is the foot. The king is broad at the bottom for its height, so the back rank fills up quickly if the squares are on the small side.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 38mm to 45mm. At 38mm the king and queen leave very little board showing between them.
Boxwood carries the light army in both options, so the choice only ever changes the colour of the men facing it. The board you already own is the thing to think about first.
A dark board is the awkward case. Golden rosewood keeps its edges against a deep surface, while an ebonised army can merge into the board beneath it and give up the outline of each piece.
On a pale or natural board both look right, and it turns into a question of taste. The honey brown of the rosewood sits close to the boxwood in tone and gives you a gentle looking table.
The ebonised option draws the harder line. Its dark men are brought right down towards black, so the two armies split apart at a glance, and nothing else about the pair changes.
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 sort of set I point people towards when they want one army to do everything. It is weighted for real games, easy to read across a busy board, and it looks right on a table in between.
Measure your squares before you order. The king has a broad foot, so the narrow end of the window is tight for it, and the wider end is the one to go for if you have the choice.
If what you are after is something to display rather than to play with, our luxury chess pieces are a better place to start.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 38mm to 45mm. Take the wider end where you can, because the bases are broad for this height and the back rank gets tight at the other end of the window.
Yes, both options are. The weight is carried low in the base, which is what keeps a piece upright when the table takes a knock or a clock is hit hard.
The dark army, and nothing more. One choice gives you honey brown golden rosewood, the other boxwood ebonised down towards black. Every size and the weight are the same across both.
600 grams for all 34 pieces. That is enough to give the army some authority on the board, and still light enough to move about the house without a second thought.
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 |
76mm high (3.0 inch), 34mm base |
|
Queen |
66mm high (2.6 inch), 33mm base |
|
Bishop |
59mm high (2.3 inch), 29mm base |
|
Knight |
54mm high (2.1 inch), 29mm base |
|
Rook |
48mm high (1.9 inch), 29mm base |
|
Pawn |
41mm high (1.6 inch), 25mm base |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden rosewood (sheesham) dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both timbers |
76mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
38mm to 45mm (1.5 inch to 1.76 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
600 grams (1.3 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.
