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Cambridge Springs 1904 was the first major international congress held in twentieth century America, at a hotel in rural Pennsylvania, with Lasker as reigning world champion and Chigorin, Pillsbury and Showalter across the tables. Pillsbury's opening preparation there is still discussed.
The set made for it carries a king finial unlike any other pattern we stock, and a base wide enough at 44mm to mark it as a tournament piece rather than a parlour one.
Ebonised boxwood against antiqued boxwood, weighted to 1,200g. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.
Three features separate it. The king finial is the obvious one, cut to a profile you will not find on another set in the range and the quickest way to identify the pattern across a room.
The rooks carry four cuts in the turret where three or five is more usual. And the pawns sit on unusually wide bases for their height, which gives the front rank a solidity that most patterns reserve for the officers.
Underneath those, the proportions are conventional: a clean step from king through queen and bishop to knight and rook. It reads quickly, which is what a tournament pattern has to do. Compare against our Staunton chess pieces.
New boxwood is close to cream and takes years of handling to mellow. Antiquing does that ageing at the factory through a staged colour and polish process, so the light side arrives already warm and browned.
Against an ebonised dark side the effect is a softer contrast than black against cream, and noticeably less glare under a bright light. For a reproduction of a 1904 set it is the historically honest choice as well, since no set from that congress would have stayed bright for long.
At 44mm the king base is wide for a 101mm piece, and the officers follow at 40mm with the rook at 39mm. Nothing on this set is narrow.
A wide foot was how a maker guaranteed stability in an era when weighting was inconsistent, and the reproduction keeps the geometry while adding modern weighting on top. The result is a set that is genuinely difficult to knock over, and one that needs 60mm squares to breathe rather than the 55mm its height alone would suggest.
Squares of 60mm. That is larger than a 101mm king would normally need and the wide bases are the reason. On a 55mm board the back rank runs together and the individual profiles stop reading.
Given the set already carries a great deal of visual detail, a plain or lightly figured board suits it better than a heavily grained one. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.
The king finial is the reason to buy this rather than another large ebonised set. It is genuinely distinctive, it identifies the pattern instantly, and nothing else in our range carries it. The antiqued light side is the right pairing too, softer and much easier under a lamp than bright boxwood would be. Two practical points. The wide bases mean 60mm squares rather than the 55mm the height alone would suggest, so check your board. And this is ebonised boxwood, not genuine ebony, which is why it sits where it does on price.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. The bases are wide throughout, from a 44mm king down to 39mm rooks, so the set needs more square than its height alone suggests.
No. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood taken to a deep even black. Genuine ebony sets sit across our wood chess pieces range.
Boxwood aged at the factory through a staged colour and polish process, so it arrives warm and browned rather than cream. It softens the contrast and cuts glare.
The king finial is specific to the 1904 Cambridge Springs set, and the rooks carry four turret cuts rather than the usual three. The pawns also sit on unusually wide bases.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
101mm (4.0 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
44mm (1.73 inch) |
|
Queen height |
85mm (3.34 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
43mm (1.69 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
78mm (3.07 inch) |
|
Knight height |
73mm (2.87 inch) |
|
Rook height |
58mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
40mm (1.57 inch), bishop and knight |
|
Rook base diameter |
39mm (1.53 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
51mm (2.0 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
34mm (1.33 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Antiqued boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Heavily weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felt |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,200g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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.
Cambridge Springs 1904 was the first major international congress held in twentieth century America, at a hotel in rural Pennsylvania, with Lasker as reigning world champion and Chigorin, Pillsbury and Showalter across the tables. Pillsbury's opening preparation there is still discussed.
The set made for it carries a king finial unlike any other pattern we stock, and a base wide enough at 44mm to mark it as a tournament piece rather than a parlour one.
Ebonised boxwood against antiqued boxwood, weighted to 1,200g. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.
Three features separate it. The king finial is the obvious one, cut to a profile you will not find on another set in the range and the quickest way to identify the pattern across a room.
The rooks carry four cuts in the turret where three or five is more usual. And the pawns sit on unusually wide bases for their height, which gives the front rank a solidity that most patterns reserve for the officers.
Underneath those, the proportions are conventional: a clean step from king through queen and bishop to knight and rook. It reads quickly, which is what a tournament pattern has to do. Compare against our Staunton chess pieces.
New boxwood is close to cream and takes years of handling to mellow. Antiquing does that ageing at the factory through a staged colour and polish process, so the light side arrives already warm and browned.
Against an ebonised dark side the effect is a softer contrast than black against cream, and noticeably less glare under a bright light. For a reproduction of a 1904 set it is the historically honest choice as well, since no set from that congress would have stayed bright for long.
At 44mm the king base is wide for a 101mm piece, and the officers follow at 40mm with the rook at 39mm. Nothing on this set is narrow.
A wide foot was how a maker guaranteed stability in an era when weighting was inconsistent, and the reproduction keeps the geometry while adding modern weighting on top. The result is a set that is genuinely difficult to knock over, and one that needs 60mm squares to breathe rather than the 55mm its height alone would suggest.
Squares of 60mm. That is larger than a 101mm king would normally need and the wide bases are the reason. On a 55mm board the back rank runs together and the individual profiles stop reading.
Given the set already carries a great deal of visual detail, a plain or lightly figured board suits it better than a heavily grained one. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.
The king finial is the reason to buy this rather than another large ebonised set. It is genuinely distinctive, it identifies the pattern instantly, and nothing else in our range carries it. The antiqued light side is the right pairing too, softer and much easier under a lamp than bright boxwood would be. Two practical points. The wide bases mean 60mm squares rather than the 55mm the height alone would suggest, so check your board. And this is ebonised boxwood, not genuine ebony, which is why it sits where it does on price.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. The bases are wide throughout, from a 44mm king down to 39mm rooks, so the set needs more square than its height alone suggests.
No. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood taken to a deep even black. Genuine ebony sets sit across our wood chess pieces range.
Boxwood aged at the factory through a staged colour and polish process, so it arrives warm and browned rather than cream. It softens the contrast and cuts glare.
The king finial is specific to the 1904 Cambridge Springs set, and the rooks carry four turret cuts rather than the usual three. The pawns also sit on unusually wide bases.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
101mm (4.0 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
44mm (1.73 inch) |
|
Queen height |
85mm (3.34 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
43mm (1.69 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
78mm (3.07 inch) |
|
Knight height |
73mm (2.87 inch) |
|
Rook height |
58mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
40mm (1.57 inch), bishop and knight |
|
Rook base diameter |
39mm (1.53 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
51mm (2.0 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
34mm (1.33 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Antiqued boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Heavily weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felt |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,200g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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.
