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Cambridge Springs in 1904 was one of the great early American tournaments, won by Frank Marshall ahead of both Lasker and Pillsbury. The pieces used there were a broad, heavy Staunton, and this reproduces that pattern in ebonised and antiqued boxwood.
The proportions are the tell. A 101mm king sits on a 44mm base, the queen at 85mm on 43mm, and the bishop reaches 78mm. Everything is wide and close together, which is what a tournament set of the period looked like.
The board is 60cm across with 60mm squares, in black anigre and maple. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.
The same Cambridge Springs pattern is listed separately as pieces only. If you already own a 60mm board, that is the cheaper route.
Sixty millimetre squares are the reason to consider the set instead. A 44mm king base wants them, and 60mm boards are a specialist size that most people do not own. Pairing this yourself means a narrower search than you would expect.
The board is black anigre against maple, a veneer construction at 13mm and 3,400g. Anigre is an African hardwood taken to a deep near-black; against maple it gives a clean, high contrast surface without the price of ebony. Other options sit across our chess boards collection.
Broad and low. Set this next to a modern set of the same height and the difference is all in the bases: 44mm under a 101mm king, 43mm under the queen, 40mm under the bishop and knight. Nothing tapers away.
That was the period habit and it had a practical reason. Tournament halls used cloth boards and long time controls, pieces were handled constantly over many hours, and a wide foot meant they stayed upright. The look that resulted is heavier and more grounded than the elegant, narrow-based patterns that came later.
The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, dyed and finished to a deep even black rather than turned from ebony heartwood. The light pieces are antiqued, toned down from bright cream to a warmer, slightly used colour.
Together that gives a board with less glare and more depth than a stark black and white set, and it is closer to how the originals would have looked. It also means contrast is a shade softer than an ebony and natural boxwood set, so the set wants decent light to read well.
Sixty centimetres across with 60mm squares is a large playing surface by any measure. It needs a table at least a metre wide to sit comfortably with room to move pieces off the board, so measure before ordering.
At 13mm and 3,400g it is a veneer construction rather than solid timber, which is how a board this size stays manageable. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board. No storage box is included. Conventional sizes sit across our Staunton chess pieces range.
Two reasons to buy this one. The first is the pattern: broad-based tournament sets from the turn of the century look genuinely different from anything modern, and the Cambridge Springs proportions are among the better examples. The second is the board size. A 44mm king base wants 60mm squares, 60mm boards are hard to find, and here one arrives matched. That is worth more than it sounds. Two honest points. The board is veneer at 13mm rather than solid timber, which is the trade for getting 60cm at a manageable weight, and ebonised against antiqued boxwood is a softer contrast than black on cream, so play under decent light. Neither is a fault, but both shape what you are getting.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
60cm x 60cm with 60mm squares, 13mm thick and around 3,400g, in black anigre and maple veneer.
A 1904 tournament in Pennsylvania won by Frank Marshall ahead of Lasker and Pillsbury. The pieces used there had this broad, low proportion, and the pattern has been reproduced since.
No. The pieces are ebonised boxwood, dyed and finished black. The board's dark squares are black anigre, an African hardwood taken to a deep near-black.
At least a metre wide. Sixty centimetres of board plus room to set captured pieces beside it needs more table than people expect, so measure before ordering.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
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) |
|
Pawn height |
51mm (2.00 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
39mm to 40mm, bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Antiqued boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
1,300g approximate |
|
Board size |
60cm x 60cm (23.6 inch) |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
13mm |
|
Board construction |
Black anigre and maple veneer, 3,400g |
|
Total set weight |
4,700g approximate |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 60cm black anigre and maple chess board with 60mm squares
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 in 1904 was one of the great early American tournaments, won by Frank Marshall ahead of both Lasker and Pillsbury. The pieces used there were a broad, heavy Staunton, and this reproduces that pattern in ebonised and antiqued boxwood.
The proportions are the tell. A 101mm king sits on a 44mm base, the queen at 85mm on 43mm, and the bishop reaches 78mm. Everything is wide and close together, which is what a tournament set of the period looked like.
The board is 60cm across with 60mm squares, in black anigre and maple. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.
The same Cambridge Springs pattern is listed separately as pieces only. If you already own a 60mm board, that is the cheaper route.
Sixty millimetre squares are the reason to consider the set instead. A 44mm king base wants them, and 60mm boards are a specialist size that most people do not own. Pairing this yourself means a narrower search than you would expect.
The board is black anigre against maple, a veneer construction at 13mm and 3,400g. Anigre is an African hardwood taken to a deep near-black; against maple it gives a clean, high contrast surface without the price of ebony. Other options sit across our chess boards collection.
Broad and low. Set this next to a modern set of the same height and the difference is all in the bases: 44mm under a 101mm king, 43mm under the queen, 40mm under the bishop and knight. Nothing tapers away.
That was the period habit and it had a practical reason. Tournament halls used cloth boards and long time controls, pieces were handled constantly over many hours, and a wide foot meant they stayed upright. The look that resulted is heavier and more grounded than the elegant, narrow-based patterns that came later.
The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, dyed and finished to a deep even black rather than turned from ebony heartwood. The light pieces are antiqued, toned down from bright cream to a warmer, slightly used colour.
Together that gives a board with less glare and more depth than a stark black and white set, and it is closer to how the originals would have looked. It also means contrast is a shade softer than an ebony and natural boxwood set, so the set wants decent light to read well.
Sixty centimetres across with 60mm squares is a large playing surface by any measure. It needs a table at least a metre wide to sit comfortably with room to move pieces off the board, so measure before ordering.
At 13mm and 3,400g it is a veneer construction rather than solid timber, which is how a board this size stays manageable. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board. No storage box is included. Conventional sizes sit across our Staunton chess pieces range.
Two reasons to buy this one. The first is the pattern: broad-based tournament sets from the turn of the century look genuinely different from anything modern, and the Cambridge Springs proportions are among the better examples. The second is the board size. A 44mm king base wants 60mm squares, 60mm boards are hard to find, and here one arrives matched. That is worth more than it sounds. Two honest points. The board is veneer at 13mm rather than solid timber, which is the trade for getting 60cm at a manageable weight, and ebonised against antiqued boxwood is a softer contrast than black on cream, so play under decent light. Neither is a fault, but both shape what you are getting.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
60cm x 60cm with 60mm squares, 13mm thick and around 3,400g, in black anigre and maple veneer.
A 1904 tournament in Pennsylvania won by Frank Marshall ahead of Lasker and Pillsbury. The pieces used there had this broad, low proportion, and the pattern has been reproduced since.
No. The pieces are ebonised boxwood, dyed and finished black. The board's dark squares are black anigre, an African hardwood taken to a deep near-black.
At least a metre wide. Sixty centimetres of board plus room to set captured pieces beside it needs more table than people expect, so measure before ordering.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
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) |
|
Pawn height |
51mm (2.00 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
39mm to 40mm, bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised boxwood |
|
Light pieces |
Antiqued boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
1,300g approximate |
|
Board size |
60cm x 60cm (23.6 inch) |
|
Board square size |
60mm (2.36 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
13mm |
|
Board construction |
Black anigre and maple veneer, 3,400g |
|
Total set weight |
4,700g approximate |
|
Pieces origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
One 60cm black anigre and maple chess board with 60mm squares
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.
