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The set used at Reykjavik in 1972 was made by Jaques of London, the firm that produced the original Staunton pattern in 1849. This is a reproduction of that specific set rather than of the general pattern.
That distinction matters, because we carry other 1972 reproductions and they are different turnings. This one runs a 96mm king on a 42mm base with a low 52mm rook and a compact 46mm pawn, all narrower and shorter through the officer group than the sets it sits beside.
Sheesham against boxwood, weighted to 1,230g. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.
Three products in our range reference the same match, and they are genuinely different sets rather than the same one relabelled.
This one is the Jaques set as used in Iceland: 96mm king on 42mm, bishop 68mm, knight 64mm, rook 52mm, pawn 46mm, on 35mm officer bases. The Fischer Spassky reproductions carry a wider foot at 37mm with a taller bishop, knight and rook throughout, and the low knight version drops its knight all the way to 55mm.
If you want the set that was actually on the table in Reykjavik, this is it. If you want the pattern in ebonised or in bud rosewood, the others are the place to look. All sit in our Staunton chess pieces.
Bishop 68, knight 64, rook 52, all on 35mm bases. Against a modern tournament set those are small numbers for a 96mm king, and the rook in particular sits low.
Jaques was working to a nineteenth century sense of proportion that later makers gradually inflated. Officers grew, bases widened, and the modern set arrived at a heavier, more uniform back rank. Reproducing the original faithfully means accepting the older proportions, which look leaner and slightly old fashioned beside a contemporary set, because they are.
Sheesham is an Indian rosewood with open, visible grain and a warm mid brown colour that varies from piece to piece and deepens with handling. It is not trying to be black.
For a reproduction of a set that was photographed constantly through three weeks of world championship coverage, the warmth is apt. The Reykjavik images show a set that reads as timber rather than as high contrast black and white, and sheesham captures that better than an ebonised finish would.
Squares of 50mm, which is standard club sizing and unusually convenient. The 42mm base sits comfortably there, and unlike most of the larger sets in our range this one will work on a board you probably already own.
A plain or lightly figured board suits it. The pieces already carry grain interest on the dark side and a heavily figured board competes. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.
The reason to choose this over the other 1972 reproductions we sell is specificity: this reproduces the Jaques set that was actually on the table in Iceland, and its compact officer group with a low 52mm rook is exactly what makes it look right against the match photographs. Sheesham is the correct dark side for the same reason. It is also the most practical of the three, sitting on 50mm squares that most people already own rather than demanding a specialist board. The proportions look lean beside a modern tournament set, which is faithful rather than a shortcoming, but worth expecting.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm, which is standard club sizing. The 42mm king base sits comfortably there, so most existing boards will suit.
They are different turnings. This reproduces the Jaques set used at the match, with a compact officer group and a low 52mm rook on 35mm bases. The Fischer Spassky reproductions run wider 37mm bases with taller officers, and one version drops its knight to 55mm.
An Indian rosewood with open visible grain and a warm mid brown colour that varies from piece to piece and deepens as it is handled.
Yes, to 1,230g across 34 pieces, around 36g a piece, with thick green felt on every base.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
96mm (3.7 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
42mm (1.6 inch) |
|
Queen height |
77mm (3.0 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
39mm (1.5 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
68mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Knight height |
64mm (2.5 inch) |
|
Rook height |
52mm (2.4 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
35mm (1.3 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
46mm (1.8 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
29mm (1.1 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Sheesham |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,230g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm |
|
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 set used at Reykjavik in 1972 was made by Jaques of London, the firm that produced the original Staunton pattern in 1849. This is a reproduction of that specific set rather than of the general pattern.
That distinction matters, because we carry other 1972 reproductions and they are different turnings. This one runs a 96mm king on a 42mm base with a low 52mm rook and a compact 46mm pawn, all narrower and shorter through the officer group than the sets it sits beside.
Sheesham against boxwood, weighted to 1,230g. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.
Three products in our range reference the same match, and they are genuinely different sets rather than the same one relabelled.
This one is the Jaques set as used in Iceland: 96mm king on 42mm, bishop 68mm, knight 64mm, rook 52mm, pawn 46mm, on 35mm officer bases. The Fischer Spassky reproductions carry a wider foot at 37mm with a taller bishop, knight and rook throughout, and the low knight version drops its knight all the way to 55mm.
If you want the set that was actually on the table in Reykjavik, this is it. If you want the pattern in ebonised or in bud rosewood, the others are the place to look. All sit in our Staunton chess pieces.
Bishop 68, knight 64, rook 52, all on 35mm bases. Against a modern tournament set those are small numbers for a 96mm king, and the rook in particular sits low.
Jaques was working to a nineteenth century sense of proportion that later makers gradually inflated. Officers grew, bases widened, and the modern set arrived at a heavier, more uniform back rank. Reproducing the original faithfully means accepting the older proportions, which look leaner and slightly old fashioned beside a contemporary set, because they are.
Sheesham is an Indian rosewood with open, visible grain and a warm mid brown colour that varies from piece to piece and deepens with handling. It is not trying to be black.
For a reproduction of a set that was photographed constantly through three weeks of world championship coverage, the warmth is apt. The Reykjavik images show a set that reads as timber rather than as high contrast black and white, and sheesham captures that better than an ebonised finish would.
Squares of 50mm, which is standard club sizing and unusually convenient. The 42mm base sits comfortably there, and unlike most of the larger sets in our range this one will work on a board you probably already own.
A plain or lightly figured board suits it. The pieces already carry grain interest on the dark side and a heavily figured board competes. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.
The reason to choose this over the other 1972 reproductions we sell is specificity: this reproduces the Jaques set that was actually on the table in Iceland, and its compact officer group with a low 52mm rook is exactly what makes it look right against the match photographs. Sheesham is the correct dark side for the same reason. It is also the most practical of the three, sitting on 50mm squares that most people already own rather than demanding a specialist board. The proportions look lean beside a modern tournament set, which is faithful rather than a shortcoming, but worth expecting.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 50mm, which is standard club sizing. The 42mm king base sits comfortably there, so most existing boards will suit.
They are different turnings. This reproduces the Jaques set used at the match, with a compact officer group and a low 52mm rook on 35mm bases. The Fischer Spassky reproductions run wider 37mm bases with taller officers, and one version drops its knight to 55mm.
An Indian rosewood with open visible grain and a warm mid brown colour that varies from piece to piece and deepens as it is handled.
Yes, to 1,230g across 34 pieces, around 36g a piece, with thick green felt on every base.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
96mm (3.7 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
42mm (1.6 inch) |
|
Queen height |
77mm (3.0 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
39mm (1.5 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
68mm (2.6 inch) |
|
Knight height |
64mm (2.5 inch) |
|
Rook height |
52mm (2.4 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
35mm (1.3 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Pawn height |
46mm (1.8 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
29mm (1.1 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Sheesham |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,230g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm |
|
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.
