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These are timber chessmen built for electronic play. A cavity is machined into the underside of every piece, sized to seat one sensor chip.
That means a Pro follows the game as you play it on turned hardwood instead of moulded plastic. The chips themselves are bought from Chessnut and do not come in this parcel.
The pattern is a full sized Professional Staunton. The king stands 92mm, the outlines are conventional the whole way through, and nothing has been shrunk to fit the hardware.
The dark army comes two ways, ebonised boxwood or golden rosewood, and the light army is natural boxwood whichever you take.
It is listed with our electronic chess pieces.
The pattern is the ordinary Professional Staunton, and that is deliberate. Nothing about a sensor set should make a position harder to read, and nothing here needs explaining to an opponent who has never seen one.
Ebonised boxwood brings the dark army to a near black and gives the sharper separation of the two, which is the safer choice in a room with mixed or low lighting.
Golden rosewood is a warmer mid brown with the grain left visible, and against boxwood the contrast is gentler. The set reads more like furniture and less like equipment, which matters if it will sit out between games.
In the hand the set is much lighter than its size prepares you for, and the reason is plain. A real volume of timber has come out of the underside of every piece, so they lift easily and settle quietly.
These pieces suit club sized boards, with squares of 50mm to 55mm. At the top of that range there is a clear ring of surface round every foot; at the bottom the opening ranks stand tight together and the set looks fuller.
The chips are the part to say plainly, because it is where a buyer gets caught out. What ships in this parcel is the 34 chessmen and the 34 green felts, and nothing electronic.
A Pro board picks up a move only when there is a chip in the piece under your hand, and Chessnut sells those chips on their own.
The chip set is not included with these pieces and is bought from Chessnut on its own.
Fitting them is straightforward. One chip goes into each base and one felt closes it over, and the cavity never shows in use because it sits in the underside of the piece.
The cavity diameters and depths are listed in the specifications below. They are approximate figures, and a small variation from one piece to the next is normal.
The other thing worth knowing is the weight. Anyone whose first requirement is heft under the fingers wants a conventional timber army, and has to accept that it will not talk to a sensor at all.
This set wants a little more care than usual because it is light. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and vents, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil and furniture polish alone, which yellows boxwood unevenly. If a chip is seated, keep water away from the base.
The reason to buy these is that they are wood. A sensor setup with plastic pieces feels like equipment. A properly turned Professional Staunton makes the same hardware feel like a chess set that happens to know what you played.
The proportions are honest club sizing, and the pattern is conventional enough that nothing about it distracts from the game.
A club player who wants a substantial army for ordinary over the board play should let the sensor set be the sensor set and look at our tournament chess pieces instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
No. This listing is the 34 chess pieces and the 34 green base felts. The Chessnut Pro sensor chip set is sold separately by Chessnut, so you will need to buy one to use these on a Pro.
The cavity is one size on the king, queen, bishop, knight and rook, and a different one on the pawn. Both figures are in the specifications below and both are approximate, because the pieces are made by hand.
They close the base once a chip is seated in it. Each felt is cut to these particular piece bases, so it covers the cavity, holds the chip in place and gives the piece something to stand on.
440 grams across the 34 pieces, which is light for a king this tall. Every base is machined out to take a sensor chip, so there is far less timber in the foot of each piece than the outline suggests.
50mm to 55mm. The larger square gives the opening ranks more air; the smaller one makes the set look fuller. Both are inside the window the pieces are cut for.
34 chess pieces and 34 green base felts, one felt to each piece. No board is included. The Chessnut Pro board and the sensor chip set are both bought from Chessnut.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
92mm high (3.6 inch), 39mm base |
|
Queen |
77mm high (3.0 inch), 39mm base |
|
Bishop |
70mm high (2.8 inch), 36mm base |
|
Knight |
63mm high (2.5 inch), 36mm base |
|
Rook |
53mm high (2.1 inch), 36mm base |
|
Pawn |
46mm high (1.8 inch), 28mm base |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
440 grams (1.0 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Sensor cavity, all pieces except pawn |
12mm diameter, 16mm depth |
|
Sensor cavity, pawn |
10mm diameter, 16.5mm depth |
|
Compatibility |
Chessnut Pro sensor chip set |
|
Chessnut Pro sensor chip set |
Not included |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the timber option you select
34 green base felts, sized to these piece bases
Chessnut Pro sensor chip set not included
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.
These are timber chessmen built for electronic play. A cavity is machined into the underside of every piece, sized to seat one sensor chip.
That means a Pro follows the game as you play it on turned hardwood instead of moulded plastic. The chips themselves are bought from Chessnut and do not come in this parcel.
The pattern is a full sized Professional Staunton. The king stands 92mm, the outlines are conventional the whole way through, and nothing has been shrunk to fit the hardware.
The dark army comes two ways, ebonised boxwood or golden rosewood, and the light army is natural boxwood whichever you take.
It is listed with our electronic chess pieces.
The pattern is the ordinary Professional Staunton, and that is deliberate. Nothing about a sensor set should make a position harder to read, and nothing here needs explaining to an opponent who has never seen one.
Ebonised boxwood brings the dark army to a near black and gives the sharper separation of the two, which is the safer choice in a room with mixed or low lighting.
Golden rosewood is a warmer mid brown with the grain left visible, and against boxwood the contrast is gentler. The set reads more like furniture and less like equipment, which matters if it will sit out between games.
In the hand the set is much lighter than its size prepares you for, and the reason is plain. A real volume of timber has come out of the underside of every piece, so they lift easily and settle quietly.
These pieces suit club sized boards, with squares of 50mm to 55mm. At the top of that range there is a clear ring of surface round every foot; at the bottom the opening ranks stand tight together and the set looks fuller.
The chips are the part to say plainly, because it is where a buyer gets caught out. What ships in this parcel is the 34 chessmen and the 34 green felts, and nothing electronic.
A Pro board picks up a move only when there is a chip in the piece under your hand, and Chessnut sells those chips on their own.
The chip set is not included with these pieces and is bought from Chessnut on its own.
Fitting them is straightforward. One chip goes into each base and one felt closes it over, and the cavity never shows in use because it sits in the underside of the piece.
The cavity diameters and depths are listed in the specifications below. They are approximate figures, and a small variation from one piece to the next is normal.
The other thing worth knowing is the weight. Anyone whose first requirement is heft under the fingers wants a conventional timber army, and has to accept that it will not talk to a sensor at all.
This set wants a little more care than usual because it is light. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and vents, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil and furniture polish alone, which yellows boxwood unevenly. If a chip is seated, keep water away from the base.
The reason to buy these is that they are wood. A sensor setup with plastic pieces feels like equipment. A properly turned Professional Staunton makes the same hardware feel like a chess set that happens to know what you played.
The proportions are honest club sizing, and the pattern is conventional enough that nothing about it distracts from the game.
A club player who wants a substantial army for ordinary over the board play should let the sensor set be the sensor set and look at our tournament chess pieces instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
No. This listing is the 34 chess pieces and the 34 green base felts. The Chessnut Pro sensor chip set is sold separately by Chessnut, so you will need to buy one to use these on a Pro.
The cavity is one size on the king, queen, bishop, knight and rook, and a different one on the pawn. Both figures are in the specifications below and both are approximate, because the pieces are made by hand.
They close the base once a chip is seated in it. Each felt is cut to these particular piece bases, so it covers the cavity, holds the chip in place and gives the piece something to stand on.
440 grams across the 34 pieces, which is light for a king this tall. Every base is machined out to take a sensor chip, so there is far less timber in the foot of each piece than the outline suggests.
50mm to 55mm. The larger square gives the opening ranks more air; the smaller one makes the set look fuller. Both are inside the window the pieces are cut for.
34 chess pieces and 34 green base felts, one felt to each piece. No board is included. The Chessnut Pro board and the sensor chip set are both bought from Chessnut.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
92mm high (3.6 inch), 39mm base |
|
Queen |
77mm high (3.0 inch), 39mm base |
|
Bishop |
70mm high (2.8 inch), 36mm base |
|
Knight |
63mm high (2.5 inch), 36mm base |
|
Rook |
53mm high (2.1 inch), 36mm base |
|
Pawn |
46mm high (1.8 inch), 28mm base |
|
Ebonised option |
Ebonised boxwood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Golden Rosewood option |
Golden rosewood dark pieces, boxwood light pieces |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.96 inch to 2.16 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
440 grams (1.0 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Sensor cavity, all pieces except pawn |
12mm diameter, 16mm depth |
|
Sensor cavity, pawn |
10mm diameter, 16.5mm depth |
|
Compatibility |
Chessnut Pro sensor chip set |
|
Chessnut Pro sensor chip set |
Not included |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in the timber option you select
34 green base felts, sized to these piece bases
Chessnut Pro sensor chip set not included
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.
