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The 2014 Sinquefield Cup is the strongest tournament ever held by average rating, and it is remembered for one run in particular: Fabiano Caruana won his first seven games against a field that included the world champion. This is a reproduction of the equipment used at that event.
The design is restrained in the way modern elite tournament sets tend to be. A 96mm king on a 45mm base is competition sizing with a broad foot, and at 1,600g across 34 pieces the set is properly weighted without being unwieldy. Nothing about it is ornamental; it was made to be read quickly under pressure.
Two timbers are offered, genuine ebony and bud rosewood, at the same price. Both sit in our reproduction chess pieces.
Most reproductions in the market look backwards, to the nineteenth century or to the Soviet era. Sets tied to modern elite events are rarer, partly because the designs are less romantic and partly because they are recent enough to feel unremarkable.
What a modern tournament set gives you is the result of a long process of refinement. The base is wide, the height is legal, the contrast is high and the silhouettes are unambiguous at a glance. It is a design optimised for players under a clock rather than for a display cabinet.
If you want more visual drama, the antique reproductions elsewhere in our chess pieces collection will suit you better. If you want a set built to be played on, this is a stronger choice.
The 2014 Sinquefield Cup was a six player double round robin in Saint Louis, and by average rating it remains the strongest tournament in the history of the game. The field included the reigning world champion and four other players inside the world top ten.
Fabiano Caruana opened with seven straight wins, a result without a modern parallel at that level of opposition, and finished three points clear. Reproductions of tournament equipment usually trade on a design lineage; this one trades on a specific and well documented sporting achievement.
At 1,600g across 34 pieces the set averages roughly 47g a piece. That is a considered middle: heavy enough to stay planted when a hand moves quickly across the board, light enough not to slow down a time scramble.
The 45mm base under a 96mm king is the other half of that balance. It is unusually broad for the height, which is what allows the set to feel stable without adding the mass of a triple weighted collector piece. Thick felt on every base protects a timber board and keeps each move quiet.
These pieces suit 55mm to 60mm squares. The wide 45mm king base is what pushes the requirement above standard tournament sizing, so a 50mm board will feel tight even though the king height is conventional.
No board is included. Our chess boards collection lists square size on every product so you can match the requirement directly.
The strength of this set is balance: 1,600g on a 45mm base under a 96mm king is a genuinely well judged combination, stable under a fast hand without the bulk of a collector piece. The caveat is that the design is deliberately plain, so a buyer looking for the character of an antique reproduction will find it restrained, and the broad base pushes the board requirement to 55mm or 60mm despite the conventional king height. We would recommend it to a competitive player who wants tournament grade equipment with a documented provenance.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm to 60mm. The requirement comes from the broad 45mm king base rather than the 96mm height, so a standard 50mm board will feel tight.
Both are identical in carving, dimensions and weight, and both are the same price. Genuine ebony is darker and denser with a fine uniform grain, while bud rosewood shows visible figure and a reddish brown depth.
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.
This reproduces the equipment used at the 2014 event in Saint Louis, which by average rating remains the strongest tournament ever held and where Fabiano Caruana won his first seven games.
1,600g across 34 pieces, around 47g each, which is properly weighted for competition. For heavier still, see the triple weighted options in our Staunton chess pieces.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
96mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Queen height |
78mm (3.07 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
42mm (1.65 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Knight height |
63mm (2.48 inch) |
|
Rook height |
56mm (2.20 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
51mm (2.00 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, by option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, with thick felt bases |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,600g |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in the timber option you select
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.
The 2014 Sinquefield Cup is the strongest tournament ever held by average rating, and it is remembered for one run in particular: Fabiano Caruana won his first seven games against a field that included the world champion. This is a reproduction of the equipment used at that event.
The design is restrained in the way modern elite tournament sets tend to be. A 96mm king on a 45mm base is competition sizing with a broad foot, and at 1,600g across 34 pieces the set is properly weighted without being unwieldy. Nothing about it is ornamental; it was made to be read quickly under pressure.
Two timbers are offered, genuine ebony and bud rosewood, at the same price. Both sit in our reproduction chess pieces.
Most reproductions in the market look backwards, to the nineteenth century or to the Soviet era. Sets tied to modern elite events are rarer, partly because the designs are less romantic and partly because they are recent enough to feel unremarkable.
What a modern tournament set gives you is the result of a long process of refinement. The base is wide, the height is legal, the contrast is high and the silhouettes are unambiguous at a glance. It is a design optimised for players under a clock rather than for a display cabinet.
If you want more visual drama, the antique reproductions elsewhere in our chess pieces collection will suit you better. If you want a set built to be played on, this is a stronger choice.
The 2014 Sinquefield Cup was a six player double round robin in Saint Louis, and by average rating it remains the strongest tournament in the history of the game. The field included the reigning world champion and four other players inside the world top ten.
Fabiano Caruana opened with seven straight wins, a result without a modern parallel at that level of opposition, and finished three points clear. Reproductions of tournament equipment usually trade on a design lineage; this one trades on a specific and well documented sporting achievement.
At 1,600g across 34 pieces the set averages roughly 47g a piece. That is a considered middle: heavy enough to stay planted when a hand moves quickly across the board, light enough not to slow down a time scramble.
The 45mm base under a 96mm king is the other half of that balance. It is unusually broad for the height, which is what allows the set to feel stable without adding the mass of a triple weighted collector piece. Thick felt on every base protects a timber board and keeps each move quiet.
These pieces suit 55mm to 60mm squares. The wide 45mm king base is what pushes the requirement above standard tournament sizing, so a 50mm board will feel tight even though the king height is conventional.
No board is included. Our chess boards collection lists square size on every product so you can match the requirement directly.
The strength of this set is balance: 1,600g on a 45mm base under a 96mm king is a genuinely well judged combination, stable under a fast hand without the bulk of a collector piece. The caveat is that the design is deliberately plain, so a buyer looking for the character of an antique reproduction will find it restrained, and the broad base pushes the board requirement to 55mm or 60mm despite the conventional king height. We would recommend it to a competitive player who wants tournament grade equipment with a documented provenance.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 55mm to 60mm. The requirement comes from the broad 45mm king base rather than the 96mm height, so a standard 50mm board will feel tight.
Both are identical in carving, dimensions and weight, and both are the same price. Genuine ebony is darker and denser with a fine uniform grain, while bud rosewood shows visible figure and a reddish brown depth.
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.
This reproduces the equipment used at the 2014 event in Saint Louis, which by average rating remains the strongest tournament ever held and where Fabiano Caruana won his first seven games.
1,600g across 34 pieces, around 47g each, which is properly weighted for competition. For heavier still, see the triple weighted options in our Staunton chess pieces.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
96mm (3.75 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Queen height |
78mm (3.07 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
42mm (1.65 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
69mm (2.71 inch) |
|
Knight height |
63mm (2.48 inch) |
|
Rook height |
56mm (2.20 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
51mm (2.00 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, by option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, with thick felt bases |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,600g |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in the timber option you select
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.
