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The Piatigorsky Cup was two tournaments, in 1963 and 1966, funded by the cellist Gregor Piatigorsky and his wife Jacqueline, herself a strong player who represented the United States at the Olympiad. The second edition brought Fischer, Spassky, Petrosian and Larsen to Santa Monica.
The pattern used there is a Staunton with an unusually tall queen: 98mm against a 108mm king, a gap of only ten millimetres where a conventional set of this height would run fifteen or more. It gives the royal pair an unusual balance.
Three finishes, triple weighted to 2,300g. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Two of the three vary on the dark side. Genuine ebony is a true black with almost no visible figure, putting all the attention on the carving. Bud rosewood is a burl figured reddish brown where the timber itself is the interest, and no two pieces come out alike.
The third varies on the light side instead. It pairs the same genuine ebony with antiqued rather than plain boxwood, so the white side arrives already warmed and browned. Against a pitch black opponent that softens the contrast and cuts glare under a lamp considerably.
Dimensions and the 2,300g weight are identical across all three. The wider luxury range sits in our wood chess pieces range.
Ten millimetres separate king and queen here. On most Staunton sets at 108mm the gap is fifteen to twenty, and the crown against the coronet widens the visual difference further.
Bringing the queen up close to the king changes how the back rank reads. The royal pair sits as a pair rather than as a monarch and a consort, and the drop from queen to bishop at 85mm becomes the sharpest step on the rank instead. Some players find that clearer, since the officers separate more distinctly from the royals. Others take a few games to stop reaching for the wrong piece.
A standard weighted set carries a single slug in the base, double weighting increases it, triple increases it again. At 2,300g across 34 pieces this averages roughly 68g, which is among the heaviest sets we carry.
At 108mm that mass is doing structural work as well as giving hand feel. A tall piece carries its bulk high and wants to topple, and the counterweight in the foot is what stops it. Lifting the king for the first time is the moment the price makes sense.
Squares of 60mm, and it is not negotiable at this base width. On 55mm the back rank fills almost completely and the position stops reading cleanly through the timber.
Sixty millimetre boards are a specialist size rather than a shelf standard, so confirm what you have before ordering. For the bud rosewood option in particular, a plain board serves the set better than a figured one, because burl grain and board grain compete. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size.
The tall queen is what makes this pattern worth owning rather than just another large Staunton. Ten millimetres from the king gives the royals a balance you do not see elsewhere, and it changes how the back rank reads in a way that grows on you. Triple weighting at 2,300g and a single piece knight put it firmly in the luxury tier and it earns the position. Two things to settle before buying. It needs 60mm squares, a size most people do not own, so check first. And the three options are genuinely different propositions: ebony for the carving, bud rosewood for the figure, and the antiqued light side if you play under a bright lamp and want less glare.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. With a 48mm king base a 55mm board fills the back rank almost completely, so this is a requirement rather than a preference.
Two vary the dark side, genuine ebony against bud rosewood. The third pairs the same ebony with antiqued rather than plain boxwood on the light side, which softens the contrast and cuts glare. Dimensions and weight are identical across all three.
That is how the Piatigorsky pattern runs, at 98mm against 108mm. It makes the royals read as a pair and puts the sharpest step on the rank between queen and bishop instead.
The base carries substantially more metal than a standard weighted set. At around 68g a piece these are among the heaviest we sell, which is what keeps a 108mm piece stable.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
108mm (4.25 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
48mm (1.88 inch) |
|
Queen height |
98mm (3.85 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
85mm (3.34 inch) |
|
Knight height |
78mm (3.07 inch) |
|
Rook height |
65mm (2.55 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
42mm (1.65 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
58mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood, or antiqued boxwood on the antiqued option |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Knight |
Carved from a single piece of timber |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
2,300g 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.
The Piatigorsky Cup was two tournaments, in 1963 and 1966, funded by the cellist Gregor Piatigorsky and his wife Jacqueline, herself a strong player who represented the United States at the Olympiad. The second edition brought Fischer, Spassky, Petrosian and Larsen to Santa Monica.
The pattern used there is a Staunton with an unusually tall queen: 98mm against a 108mm king, a gap of only ten millimetres where a conventional set of this height would run fifteen or more. It gives the royal pair an unusual balance.
Three finishes, triple weighted to 2,300g. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Two of the three vary on the dark side. Genuine ebony is a true black with almost no visible figure, putting all the attention on the carving. Bud rosewood is a burl figured reddish brown where the timber itself is the interest, and no two pieces come out alike.
The third varies on the light side instead. It pairs the same genuine ebony with antiqued rather than plain boxwood, so the white side arrives already warmed and browned. Against a pitch black opponent that softens the contrast and cuts glare under a lamp considerably.
Dimensions and the 2,300g weight are identical across all three. The wider luxury range sits in our wood chess pieces range.
Ten millimetres separate king and queen here. On most Staunton sets at 108mm the gap is fifteen to twenty, and the crown against the coronet widens the visual difference further.
Bringing the queen up close to the king changes how the back rank reads. The royal pair sits as a pair rather than as a monarch and a consort, and the drop from queen to bishop at 85mm becomes the sharpest step on the rank instead. Some players find that clearer, since the officers separate more distinctly from the royals. Others take a few games to stop reaching for the wrong piece.
A standard weighted set carries a single slug in the base, double weighting increases it, triple increases it again. At 2,300g across 34 pieces this averages roughly 68g, which is among the heaviest sets we carry.
At 108mm that mass is doing structural work as well as giving hand feel. A tall piece carries its bulk high and wants to topple, and the counterweight in the foot is what stops it. Lifting the king for the first time is the moment the price makes sense.
Squares of 60mm, and it is not negotiable at this base width. On 55mm the back rank fills almost completely and the position stops reading cleanly through the timber.
Sixty millimetre boards are a specialist size rather than a shelf standard, so confirm what you have before ordering. For the bud rosewood option in particular, a plain board serves the set better than a figured one, because burl grain and board grain compete. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size.
The tall queen is what makes this pattern worth owning rather than just another large Staunton. Ten millimetres from the king gives the royals a balance you do not see elsewhere, and it changes how the back rank reads in a way that grows on you. Triple weighting at 2,300g and a single piece knight put it firmly in the luxury tier and it earns the position. Two things to settle before buying. It needs 60mm squares, a size most people do not own, so check first. And the three options are genuinely different propositions: ebony for the carving, bud rosewood for the figure, and the antiqued light side if you play under a bright lamp and want less glare.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. With a 48mm king base a 55mm board fills the back rank almost completely, so this is a requirement rather than a preference.
Two vary the dark side, genuine ebony against bud rosewood. The third pairs the same ebony with antiqued rather than plain boxwood on the light side, which softens the contrast and cuts glare. Dimensions and weight are identical across all three.
That is how the Piatigorsky pattern runs, at 98mm against 108mm. It makes the royals read as a pair and puts the sharpest step on the rank between queen and bishop instead.
The base carries substantially more metal than a standard weighted set. At around 68g a piece these are among the heaviest we sell, which is what keeps a 108mm piece stable.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
108mm (4.25 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
48mm (1.88 inch) |
|
Queen height |
98mm (3.85 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
85mm (3.34 inch) |
|
Knight height |
78mm (3.07 inch) |
|
Rook height |
65mm (2.55 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
42mm (1.65 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
58mm (2.28 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
36mm (1.41 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood, or antiqued boxwood on the antiqued option |
|
Weighting |
Triple weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Knight |
Carved from a single piece of timber |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
2,300g 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.
