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An analysis set is built to a different brief from a playing set. It is small, so it takes up a corner of a desk rather than a table, and it is stable, so pieces stay put while you push variations around and reset. Bent Larsen used a Knubbel for exactly that.
The proportions show the brief. A 74mm king on a 36mm base is an unusually wide foot for the height, and the queen shares that same 36mm base. Bishop, knight and rook all sit at 30mm. Nothing here is going to fall over.
Two finishes, ebonised or stained crimson, both against natural boxwood, slightly weighted to 700g. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.
Ebonised is the conventional choice: a deep even black against natural boxwood, giving the maximum contrast and the most conventional look. The colour process used here is a newer one that does not peel, which was a real failing of older ebonising.
Stained crimson is the more unusual option and it behaves differently. It is a translucent red that lets the boxwood grain show through rather than covering it, so the dark side carries visible figure where an ebonised side is flat. Against natural boxwood the contrast is softer and warmer.
Dimensions and the 700g weight are identical across both, so this is purely a decision about how the set looks. Both sit in our wood chess pieces range.
A playing set is designed to be legible across a table. An analysis set is designed to be handled constantly at close range by one person working through variations, and that changes every dimension.
It goes small, so a board fits beside a book and a notepad. It goes wide in the foot, because pieces get moved and reset dozens of times in a session and a narrow base is a nuisance. And it goes light on the weighting, at 700g rather than the 1,200g a playing set of this quality would carry, because heavy pieces are tiring to shuffle repeatedly.
Two features mark this as a faithful reproduction rather than a generic small set. The ball on top of the king is finished in the opposing colour, a convention borrowed from Russian and Soviet sets rather than English ones, so the black king wears a light ball and the white king a dark one.
The knights are carved differently on their two sides. Turn one around and the face reads as a distinct animal from each angle, which is unusual and was a signature of the original German pattern. There is also a marked mitre cut on the bishops and fine turned lines on the rooks.
Squares of 45mm. That is smaller than any standard playing board and it is the correct size for a 36mm base, which is proportionally very wide for a 74mm piece.
Putting these on a 50mm or 55mm board is a common mistake. The pieces do not look small so much as lost, and the wide bases stop reading as deliberate and start looking stubby. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.
This is a purpose built object and it should be judged on that purpose rather than against a playing set. Everything about it serves close handling: small enough for a desk, wide enough in the foot to survive constant resetting, and light enough at 700g that shuffling variations for an hour does not tire you. The reproduction details are properly done too, particularly the opposed-colour ball on the king and the two-faced knight carving. One thing to be clear about: it needs 45mm squares, which is a specialist board size, and on a standard 50mm or 55mm board the whole proportion falls apart. Confirm your board before buying.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 45mm. That is smaller than a standard playing board and it is not optional, because a 36mm base is proportionally very wide for a 74mm piece.
Ebonised is a flat deep black with maximum contrast. Stained crimson is translucent and lets the boxwood grain show through, giving a softer, warmer look. Dimensions and weight are identical.
A small set for working through variations at a desk rather than playing across a table. It is compact, wide in the foot for stability during constant resetting, and lightly weighted so repeated handling is not tiring.
It follows the original German pattern, which borrowed the convention from Russian and Soviet sets. The black king wears a light ball and the white king a dark one.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
74mm (2.91 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Queen height |
58mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
40mm (1.57 inch) |
|
Knight height |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Rook height |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
30mm (1.18 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
33mm (1.29 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
24mm (0.94 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised or stained crimson boxwood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Slightly weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
700g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
45mm |
|
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.
An analysis set is built to a different brief from a playing set. It is small, so it takes up a corner of a desk rather than a table, and it is stable, so pieces stay put while you push variations around and reset. Bent Larsen used a Knubbel for exactly that.
The proportions show the brief. A 74mm king on a 36mm base is an unusually wide foot for the height, and the queen shares that same 36mm base. Bishop, knight and rook all sit at 30mm. Nothing here is going to fall over.
Two finishes, ebonised or stained crimson, both against natural boxwood, slightly weighted to 700g. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.
Ebonised is the conventional choice: a deep even black against natural boxwood, giving the maximum contrast and the most conventional look. The colour process used here is a newer one that does not peel, which was a real failing of older ebonising.
Stained crimson is the more unusual option and it behaves differently. It is a translucent red that lets the boxwood grain show through rather than covering it, so the dark side carries visible figure where an ebonised side is flat. Against natural boxwood the contrast is softer and warmer.
Dimensions and the 700g weight are identical across both, so this is purely a decision about how the set looks. Both sit in our wood chess pieces range.
A playing set is designed to be legible across a table. An analysis set is designed to be handled constantly at close range by one person working through variations, and that changes every dimension.
It goes small, so a board fits beside a book and a notepad. It goes wide in the foot, because pieces get moved and reset dozens of times in a session and a narrow base is a nuisance. And it goes light on the weighting, at 700g rather than the 1,200g a playing set of this quality would carry, because heavy pieces are tiring to shuffle repeatedly.
Two features mark this as a faithful reproduction rather than a generic small set. The ball on top of the king is finished in the opposing colour, a convention borrowed from Russian and Soviet sets rather than English ones, so the black king wears a light ball and the white king a dark one.
The knights are carved differently on their two sides. Turn one around and the face reads as a distinct animal from each angle, which is unusual and was a signature of the original German pattern. There is also a marked mitre cut on the bishops and fine turned lines on the rooks.
Squares of 45mm. That is smaller than any standard playing board and it is the correct size for a 36mm base, which is proportionally very wide for a 74mm piece.
Putting these on a 50mm or 55mm board is a common mistake. The pieces do not look small so much as lost, and the wide bases stop reading as deliberate and start looking stubby. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.
This is a purpose built object and it should be judged on that purpose rather than against a playing set. Everything about it serves close handling: small enough for a desk, wide enough in the foot to survive constant resetting, and light enough at 700g that shuffling variations for an hour does not tire you. The reproduction details are properly done too, particularly the opposed-colour ball on the king and the two-faced knight carving. One thing to be clear about: it needs 45mm squares, which is a specialist board size, and on a standard 50mm or 55mm board the whole proportion falls apart. Confirm your board before buying.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 45mm. That is smaller than a standard playing board and it is not optional, because a 36mm base is proportionally very wide for a 74mm piece.
Ebonised is a flat deep black with maximum contrast. Stained crimson is translucent and lets the boxwood grain show through, giving a softer, warmer look. Dimensions and weight are identical.
A small set for working through variations at a desk rather than playing across a table. It is compact, wide in the foot for stability during constant resetting, and lightly weighted so repeated handling is not tiring.
It follows the original German pattern, which borrowed the convention from Russian and Soviet sets. The black king wears a light ball and the white king a dark one.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
74mm (2.91 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Queen height |
58mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
40mm (1.57 inch) |
|
Knight height |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Rook height |
41mm (1.61 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
30mm (1.18 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
33mm (1.29 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
24mm (0.94 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Ebonised or stained crimson boxwood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Natural boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Slightly weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
700g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
45mm |
|
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.
