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This is a traditional Staunton followed to the letter. The proportions are FIDE's recommended ones for tournament chess, and nothing anywhere in the army has been reinterpreted.
That is the appeal. The king is 98mm, every shape is the one a serious player expects to find, and no piece asks for a second look before you know what it is.
The knights carry no points and no sharp edges, so nothing on the horse catches a sleeve or snaps off in a bag.
The pieces are very well constructed and weighted for stability on the board. Bud rosewood or ebony wood carries the dark side, with boxwood opposite.
It is one of our staunton chess pieces.
There is no invention here and that is deliberate. The geometry is FIDE's tournament recommendation, so a player who has sat at a serious board before will know every piece the moment the lid comes off.
The knights are the piece to look at. There is no sharp edge on them and nothing sticking out to be broken, which is why they hold up through games that run for hours.
The chessmen are very well constructed and aptly weighted to ensure excellent stability. That steadiness is the practical half of a Staunton, and it stops a knocked table turning into a reset.
The army weighs the same on either timber, and there is mass enough in it to keep a piece standing where it was put. It is the difference between a position you can trust and one you keep tidying.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm. The king takes an exceptionally broad foot, so go to the upper end of that window wherever you can; at the narrow end there is very little board left showing around him.
Settle the board before the timber. This king is wide at the foot for his height, and the two ends of the recommended window play so differently that the choice is a real one.
At the narrow end the back rank closes up. There is very little board showing around the king, and the queen standing next to him leaves only a sliver of bare timber between the two of them.
At the wide end it breathes. The same army on the larger square keeps a clean margin around every piece, the rank reads properly from a chair, and a hand can go in for a knight without disturbing its neighbours.
So the steer here is honest and it is not a matter of taste. Buy the biggest square the window allows. At the narrow end this army is a squeeze, and saying anything softer about it would do a buyer no favours.
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.
Put this one in front of a club that plays real games and nobody will ask a question about it. It is a Staunton with nothing added to it, it is weighted for stability, and it is built to be handled.
The knights are the quiet victory. No points, no edges to catch, nothing to snag: these are the horses that survive twenty years of being swept off a table into a bag at the end of a night.
The warning is the board and I will not soften it. On a 50mm square this army is tight, and the gap between the two ends of its window is the gap between a comfortable evening and a cramped one.
If what you want is something to look at, this is not it. The design is deliberately ordinary and the pleasure is all in the playing, so anyone shopping for ornament is better served by our luxury chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm, and take the largest one you can. This king is unusually wide across the foot, so the tighter figure leaves him very little bare board to stand on.
Yes. That is the whole brief of the design: standard Staunton geometry as FIDE recommends it for tournaments, with a traditional outline held to on every piece.
Yes. They are aptly weighted for stability, and a tip over test is one they come through, which is the practical question when somebody catches the table.
Both timbers come out at 1,390 grams. The grade is Weighted, and there is no lighter build among the options.
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, Bud Rosewood option |
98mm high (3.9 inch), 45mm base |
|
King, Ebony Wood option |
98mm high (3.9 inch), 44mm base |
|
Queen, Bud Rosewood option |
79mm high (3.1 inch), 38mm base |
|
Queen, Ebony Wood option |
78mm high (3.1 inch), 38mm base |
|
Bishop |
70mm high (2.8 inch), 36mm base |
|
Knight |
67mm high (2.7 inch), 36mm base |
|
Rook |
56mm high (2.2 inch), 35mm base |
|
Pawn, Bud Rosewood option |
48mm high (1.9 inch), 30mm base |
|
Pawn, Ebony Wood option |
47mm high (1.9 inch), 30mm base |
|
Bud Rosewood option |
Bud rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Ebony Wood option |
Ebony wood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both options |
98mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.97 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1,390 grams |
|
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.
This is a traditional Staunton followed to the letter. The proportions are FIDE's recommended ones for tournament chess, and nothing anywhere in the army has been reinterpreted.
That is the appeal. The king is 98mm, every shape is the one a serious player expects to find, and no piece asks for a second look before you know what it is.
The knights carry no points and no sharp edges, so nothing on the horse catches a sleeve or snaps off in a bag.
The pieces are very well constructed and weighted for stability on the board. Bud rosewood or ebony wood carries the dark side, with boxwood opposite.
It is one of our staunton chess pieces.
There is no invention here and that is deliberate. The geometry is FIDE's tournament recommendation, so a player who has sat at a serious board before will know every piece the moment the lid comes off.
The knights are the piece to look at. There is no sharp edge on them and nothing sticking out to be broken, which is why they hold up through games that run for hours.
The chessmen are very well constructed and aptly weighted to ensure excellent stability. That steadiness is the practical half of a Staunton, and it stops a knocked table turning into a reset.
The army weighs the same on either timber, and there is mass enough in it to keep a piece standing where it was put. It is the difference between a position you can trust and one you keep tidying.
These pieces suit boards with squares of 50mm to 55mm. The king takes an exceptionally broad foot, so go to the upper end of that window wherever you can; at the narrow end there is very little board left showing around him.
Settle the board before the timber. This king is wide at the foot for his height, and the two ends of the recommended window play so differently that the choice is a real one.
At the narrow end the back rank closes up. There is very little board showing around the king, and the queen standing next to him leaves only a sliver of bare timber between the two of them.
At the wide end it breathes. The same army on the larger square keeps a clean margin around every piece, the rank reads properly from a chair, and a hand can go in for a knight without disturbing its neighbours.
So the steer here is honest and it is not a matter of taste. Buy the biggest square the window allows. At the narrow end this army is a squeeze, and saying anything softer about it would do a buyer no favours.
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.
Put this one in front of a club that plays real games and nobody will ask a question about it. It is a Staunton with nothing added to it, it is weighted for stability, and it is built to be handled.
The knights are the quiet victory. No points, no edges to catch, nothing to snag: these are the horses that survive twenty years of being swept off a table into a bag at the end of a night.
The warning is the board and I will not soften it. On a 50mm square this army is tight, and the gap between the two ends of its window is the gap between a comfortable evening and a cramped one.
If what you want is something to look at, this is not it. The design is deliberately ordinary and the pleasure is all in the playing, so anyone shopping for ornament is better served by our luxury chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm to 55mm, and take the largest one you can. This king is unusually wide across the foot, so the tighter figure leaves him very little bare board to stand on.
Yes. That is the whole brief of the design: standard Staunton geometry as FIDE recommends it for tournaments, with a traditional outline held to on every piece.
Yes. They are aptly weighted for stability, and a tip over test is one they come through, which is the practical question when somebody catches the table.
Both timbers come out at 1,390 grams. The grade is Weighted, and there is no lighter build among the options.
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, Bud Rosewood option |
98mm high (3.9 inch), 45mm base |
|
King, Ebony Wood option |
98mm high (3.9 inch), 44mm base |
|
Queen, Bud Rosewood option |
79mm high (3.1 inch), 38mm base |
|
Queen, Ebony Wood option |
78mm high (3.1 inch), 38mm base |
|
Bishop |
70mm high (2.8 inch), 36mm base |
|
Knight |
67mm high (2.7 inch), 36mm base |
|
Rook |
56mm high (2.2 inch), 35mm base |
|
Pawn, Bud Rosewood option |
48mm high (1.9 inch), 30mm base |
|
Pawn, Ebony Wood option |
47mm high (1.9 inch), 30mm base |
|
Bud Rosewood option |
Bud rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Ebony Wood option |
Ebony wood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
King height, both options |
98mm |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.97 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
1,390 grams |
|
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.
