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Aron Nimzowitsch spent the 1920s arguing that the centre could be controlled from a distance rather than occupied, and half the openings played today are downstream of that argument. The chess sets of his era were built along similar lines: nothing added that did not do work.
This is a reproduction of the Staunton pattern in circulation between roughly 1915 and 1925. A 95mm king on a 44mm base, 1,366g across 34 pieces, and proportions that stay tight all the way down to a 50mm pawn. Genuine ebony against natural boxwood.
The detail worth knowing about is the stamping. A small crown is engraved on the forehead of the knights and rooks that start on the king's side, which is how period sets told you at a glance which rook still had castling rights. It sits within our reproduction chess pieces.
Collector reproductions tend toward the grand end of the scale: tall kings, wide bases, and weights well over two kilograms. They are made to be looked at as much as played with, and they need a large board to sit properly.
This one goes the other way. At 95mm it is tournament sized rather than oversized, at 1,366g it is moderately weighted rather than heavy, and it fits a 55mm board that most players already own. The period interest is in the stamping and the proportions rather than in sheer scale.
If you want the largest reproduction we carry, look further along the reproduction chess pieces. If you want a historical pattern you can actually use at a club night, this is the more practical choice.
Before the modern touch move and castling conventions were universally applied, telling one rook from another mattered in ways it does not now. Workshops in the early twentieth century solved it by marking the pieces that began on the king's side with a small crown, cut into the forehead of the knight and the face of the rook.
It survives on this reproduction as a period detail rather than a functional one. Most players will never use it, but it is the kind of thing that separates a faithful reproduction from a modern set given an old name, and it is visible enough on the ebony side to notice across the board.
The set holds its proportions unusually tightly. The king is 95mm on a 44mm base, the queen 74mm on 41mm, the bishop 69mm on 37mm, and the pawn 50mm on 32mm. Nothing bulges and nothing is stretched, which is why the back rank reads as a single ordered group rather than a row of unrelated objects.
The knight at 60mm is the shortest of the officers, cut low and forward in the manner of the period rather than reared up. At 1,366g the whole set averages roughly 40g a piece, enough to feel settled without slowing down a time scramble.
The 44mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, which is standard tournament sizing and by far the most common board dimension in circulation. If you already own a board for a 95mm to 100mm king, it will almost certainly suit these pieces.
No board is included. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size, and the rest of the Staunton chess pieces follows the same sizing convention if you want to compare.
What makes this set worth carrying is that it is a genuine period reproduction at a usable size. Most historical patterns arrive oversized and demand a board you do not have; this one is 95mm on a 44mm base and drops straight onto a standard 55mm tournament board. The King's side stamping is the detail that proves the homework was done. The caveat is weight: at roughly 40g a piece it is moderately weighted, so anyone coming from a triple weighted set will find it light in the hand. We would recommend it to a player who wants history on the board rather than in a cabinet.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm, which is standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 44mm king base rather than the 95mm height.
A small crown engraved on the knights and rooks that start on the king's side. Period sets used it to distinguish the two rooks and knights at a glance. It is reproduced here as a historical detail.
Yes, the dark pieces are genuine ebony rather than ebonised or dyed timber, paired with natural boxwood on the light side for high contrast.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
1,366g across 34 pieces, around 40g a piece. That is double weighted and comfortably stable, but lighter than the collector reproductions further up the range.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
95mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
44mm (1.73 inch) |
|
Queen height |
74mm (2.92 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
41mm (1.62 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Knight height |
60mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Rook height |
55mm (2.19 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
50mm (1.96 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Double weighted, thick green felt bases |
|
Special detail |
King's side crown stamping on knights and rooks |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,366g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in ebony and natural boxwood
2 spare queens, one per 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.
Aron Nimzowitsch spent the 1920s arguing that the centre could be controlled from a distance rather than occupied, and half the openings played today are downstream of that argument. The chess sets of his era were built along similar lines: nothing added that did not do work.
This is a reproduction of the Staunton pattern in circulation between roughly 1915 and 1925. A 95mm king on a 44mm base, 1,366g across 34 pieces, and proportions that stay tight all the way down to a 50mm pawn. Genuine ebony against natural boxwood.
The detail worth knowing about is the stamping. A small crown is engraved on the forehead of the knights and rooks that start on the king's side, which is how period sets told you at a glance which rook still had castling rights. It sits within our reproduction chess pieces.
Collector reproductions tend toward the grand end of the scale: tall kings, wide bases, and weights well over two kilograms. They are made to be looked at as much as played with, and they need a large board to sit properly.
This one goes the other way. At 95mm it is tournament sized rather than oversized, at 1,366g it is moderately weighted rather than heavy, and it fits a 55mm board that most players already own. The period interest is in the stamping and the proportions rather than in sheer scale.
If you want the largest reproduction we carry, look further along the reproduction chess pieces. If you want a historical pattern you can actually use at a club night, this is the more practical choice.
Before the modern touch move and castling conventions were universally applied, telling one rook from another mattered in ways it does not now. Workshops in the early twentieth century solved it by marking the pieces that began on the king's side with a small crown, cut into the forehead of the knight and the face of the rook.
It survives on this reproduction as a period detail rather than a functional one. Most players will never use it, but it is the kind of thing that separates a faithful reproduction from a modern set given an old name, and it is visible enough on the ebony side to notice across the board.
The set holds its proportions unusually tightly. The king is 95mm on a 44mm base, the queen 74mm on 41mm, the bishop 69mm on 37mm, and the pawn 50mm on 32mm. Nothing bulges and nothing is stretched, which is why the back rank reads as a single ordered group rather than a row of unrelated objects.
The knight at 60mm is the shortest of the officers, cut low and forward in the manner of the period rather than reared up. At 1,366g the whole set averages roughly 40g a piece, enough to feel settled without slowing down a time scramble.
The 44mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, which is standard tournament sizing and by far the most common board dimension in circulation. If you already own a board for a 95mm to 100mm king, it will almost certainly suit these pieces.
No board is included. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size, and the rest of the Staunton chess pieces follows the same sizing convention if you want to compare.
What makes this set worth carrying is that it is a genuine period reproduction at a usable size. Most historical patterns arrive oversized and demand a board you do not have; this one is 95mm on a 44mm base and drops straight onto a standard 55mm tournament board. The King's side stamping is the detail that proves the homework was done. The caveat is weight: at roughly 40g a piece it is moderately weighted, so anyone coming from a triple weighted set will find it light in the hand. We would recommend it to a player who wants history on the board rather than in a cabinet.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm, which is standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 44mm king base rather than the 95mm height.
A small crown engraved on the knights and rooks that start on the king's side. Period sets used it to distinguish the two rooks and knights at a glance. It is reproduced here as a historical detail.
Yes, the dark pieces are genuine ebony rather than ebonised or dyed timber, paired with natural boxwood on the light side for high contrast.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
1,366g across 34 pieces, around 40g a piece. That is double weighted and comfortably stable, but lighter than the collector reproductions further up the range.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
95mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
44mm (1.73 inch) |
|
Queen height |
74mm (2.92 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
41mm (1.62 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Knight height |
60mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Rook height |
55mm (2.19 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
50mm (1.96 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Double weighted, thick green felt bases |
|
Special detail |
King's side crown stamping on knights and rooks |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,366g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in ebony and natural boxwood
2 spare queens, one per 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.
