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The Royal Selangor Chinese Chess Set is a collector's Xiangqi set for those who appreciate the art and heritage of Chinese chess as much as the game itself. Art Deco in inspiration and handcrafted in pewter, it brings one of the world's oldest strategy games — with a documented history of over 1,500 years — to a format worthy of permanent display.
The 39.5 x 39.5cm walnut playing surface is divided by the iconic River of Chu — the central boundary that defines Xiangqi — rendered in sculpted pewter rather than a painted line. The 32 playing pieces are weighted pewter and composite resin in customary red and black, each piece bearing its name in classic Chinese calligraphy on a field of softly sculpted clouds. The board acts as a lift-lid storage case, housing all pieces inside when not in play.
This is a set for collectors, serious Xiangqi enthusiasts, and buyers seeking a significant cultural gift that bridges craft heritage and game tradition. It sits alongside the Royal Selangor Camelot Chess Set as one of the most considered collector's game sets in the Sterling Chess range.
Both the Camelot and Chinese Chess sets share Royal Selangor's pewter craftsmanship, lift-lid walnut board format, and collector's positioning. The difference is in the game, the cultural context, and the design language.
The Camelot set draws on Western Arthurian legend with sculpted figurative pieces. The Chinese Chess set draws on the rich tradition of Xiangqi — a game with origins predating the Western chess variant — with pieces that communicate through calligraphy rather than sculptural form. The River of Chu in sculpted pewter is the defining visual element, a detail that distinguishes this board from any other Xiangqi set available and gives it an immediate identity for those who know the game.
For collectors who want both, the sets sit naturally together. For buyers choosing between them, the decision is cultural as much as aesthetic.
Xiangqi — Chinese chess — is one of the world's most widely played strategy games, with an estimated 200 million players globally. The game differs from Western chess in key ways: pieces move on the intersections of the board rather than the squares, the River of Chu divides the board into two territories, and piece roles differ — the general, the advisors, the ministers, the chariots, the horses, the cannons, and the soldiers each move and capture according to their own rules.
For players who know Xiangqi, the Royal Selangor set provides a playing experience unlike any other version of the game. For collectors and gift buyers who know the cultural significance of the game, the set communicates that understanding through the quality of the pewter, the precision of the calligraphy, and the care of the Art Deco design.
Royal Selangor was founded in Kuala Lumpur in 1885 and remains the world's foremost name in fine pewter craftsmanship. The brand's pewtersmiths train for years to achieve the precision required for work at this scale — the River of Chu border in sculpted pewter and the cloud-field calligraphy on each piece represent the accumulated expertise of a craft tradition maintained across four generations of the founding family.
Pewter develops a subtle patina with age and handling, deepening in character over time in a way that synthetic materials cannot replicate.
The Royal Selangor Chinese Chess Set is a genuinely distinctive product in our range at Sterling Chess. It brings together fine pewter craftsmanship, Art Deco design, the cultural depth of Xiangqi, and the lift-lid walnut board format that makes the whole set self-contained and presentation-ready. For serious Xiangqi players who want a set that honours the game, for collectors who appreciate the intersection of craft and cultural tradition, and for gift buyers looking for something with genuine meaning, this is one of the most considered choices we carry.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Xiangqi is Chinese chess — a two-player strategy game with over 1,500 years of documented history and an estimated 200 million players worldwide. The game is played on the intersections of a 9x10 grid divided by the River of Chu. Piece movement and capture rules differ from Western chess, and the game has its own rich competitive tradition at both casual and professional levels.
The pieces are a combination of weighted pewter and composite resin, finished in customary red and black. Each piece features its name in classic Chinese calligraphy on a field of softly sculpted clouds, handcrafted by Royal Selangor pewtersmiths.
The River of Chu is the central boundary of the Xiangqi board, dividing the playing field into two territories — one for each player. In the Royal Selangor set, this boundary is rendered in sculpted pewter rather than a painted or printed line, making it a permanent and tactile feature of the board surface.
The set is primarily a collector's and display piece. The weighted pieces are suitable for occasional and ceremonial play, but the board's scale and the pewter construction make it better suited to display between sessions than to competitive daily use.
The walnut board acts as a lift-lid storage case. All 32 pieces are stored inside the base when the lid is closed, keeping the set self-contained and protected between sessions.
Yes. The combination of fine pewter craftsmanship, cultural depth, Art Deco design, and Royal Selangor's heritage makes this one of the most significant gift options in our range — appropriate for milestone occasions, corporate gifting, and anyone with a connection to Chinese chess or Chinese cultural heritage.
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Spec |
Detail |
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Piece material |
Weighted pewter and composite resin |
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Piece colours |
Red and black (customary Xiangqi colours) |
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Piece decoration |
Classic Chinese calligraphy on sculpted cloud field |
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Piece dimensions |
H1.5cm x Dia 3.5cm |
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Board size |
39.5 x 39.5cm |
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Board height |
6cm |
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Board material |
Walnut with sculpted pewter River of Chu |
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Board style |
Art Deco-inspired |
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Storage |
Lift-lid board stores all 32 pieces |
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Total pieces |
32 |
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Brand |
Royal Selangor |
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Founded |
1885, Kuala Lumpur |
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SKU |
015501 |
Royal Selangor Chinese Chess Set (board with lift-lid storage)
32 weighted pewter and composite resin Xiangqi pieces (red and black)
All Royal Selangor products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12-month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and ensures every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Royal Selangor. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
We’ve partnered with the fastest local and international couriers to make sure you get your order FAST.
Local orders are usually shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Your order will usually arrive in 3 to 7 business days. Of course, this depends on your location.
If you live in a metro area, you can expect your order to arrive within 3 days. If you live outside a metro area, your order will usually take a little longer to arrive. We recommend you allow 5 business days for your order to arrive.
For orders shipped from our international partners or from our international warehouse, please allow 7 to 12 business days for your order to arrive.
When your order is shipped, you’ll receive tracking details via email. That means you’ll be able to keep an eye on your order and see where it is at any point in time.
Of course, if you have any questions in relation to your order, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Shipping is free on all Sterling Chess orders over $99.
If you’re not home, our couriers will drop your order off at the nearest depot or post office.
Contact details will be left at your door or in your mailbox so you can organise redelivery. You may also receive an SMS message or email notifying you of an attempted delivery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Royal Selangor Chinese Chess Set is a collector's Xiangqi set for those who appreciate the art and heritage of Chinese chess as much as the game itself. Art Deco in inspiration and handcrafted in pewter, it brings one of the world's oldest strategy games — with a documented history of over 1,500 years — to a format worthy of permanent display.
The 39.5 x 39.5cm walnut playing surface is divided by the iconic River of Chu — the central boundary that defines Xiangqi — rendered in sculpted pewter rather than a painted line. The 32 playing pieces are weighted pewter and composite resin in customary red and black, each piece bearing its name in classic Chinese calligraphy on a field of softly sculpted clouds. The board acts as a lift-lid storage case, housing all pieces inside when not in play.
This is a set for collectors, serious Xiangqi enthusiasts, and buyers seeking a significant cultural gift that bridges craft heritage and game tradition. It sits alongside the Royal Selangor Camelot Chess Set as one of the most considered collector's game sets in the Sterling Chess range.
Both the Camelot and Chinese Chess sets share Royal Selangor's pewter craftsmanship, lift-lid walnut board format, and collector's positioning. The difference is in the game, the cultural context, and the design language.
The Camelot set draws on Western Arthurian legend with sculpted figurative pieces. The Chinese Chess set draws on the rich tradition of Xiangqi — a game with origins predating the Western chess variant — with pieces that communicate through calligraphy rather than sculptural form. The River of Chu in sculpted pewter is the defining visual element, a detail that distinguishes this board from any other Xiangqi set available and gives it an immediate identity for those who know the game.
For collectors who want both, the sets sit naturally together. For buyers choosing between them, the decision is cultural as much as aesthetic.
Xiangqi — Chinese chess — is one of the world's most widely played strategy games, with an estimated 200 million players globally. The game differs from Western chess in key ways: pieces move on the intersections of the board rather than the squares, the River of Chu divides the board into two territories, and piece roles differ — the general, the advisors, the ministers, the chariots, the horses, the cannons, and the soldiers each move and capture according to their own rules.
For players who know Xiangqi, the Royal Selangor set provides a playing experience unlike any other version of the game. For collectors and gift buyers who know the cultural significance of the game, the set communicates that understanding through the quality of the pewter, the precision of the calligraphy, and the care of the Art Deco design.
Royal Selangor was founded in Kuala Lumpur in 1885 and remains the world's foremost name in fine pewter craftsmanship. The brand's pewtersmiths train for years to achieve the precision required for work at this scale — the River of Chu border in sculpted pewter and the cloud-field calligraphy on each piece represent the accumulated expertise of a craft tradition maintained across four generations of the founding family.
Pewter develops a subtle patina with age and handling, deepening in character over time in a way that synthetic materials cannot replicate.
The Royal Selangor Chinese Chess Set is a genuinely distinctive product in our range at Sterling Chess. It brings together fine pewter craftsmanship, Art Deco design, the cultural depth of Xiangqi, and the lift-lid walnut board format that makes the whole set self-contained and presentation-ready. For serious Xiangqi players who want a set that honours the game, for collectors who appreciate the intersection of craft and cultural tradition, and for gift buyers looking for something with genuine meaning, this is one of the most considered choices we carry.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Xiangqi is Chinese chess — a two-player strategy game with over 1,500 years of documented history and an estimated 200 million players worldwide. The game is played on the intersections of a 9x10 grid divided by the River of Chu. Piece movement and capture rules differ from Western chess, and the game has its own rich competitive tradition at both casual and professional levels.
The pieces are a combination of weighted pewter and composite resin, finished in customary red and black. Each piece features its name in classic Chinese calligraphy on a field of softly sculpted clouds, handcrafted by Royal Selangor pewtersmiths.
The River of Chu is the central boundary of the Xiangqi board, dividing the playing field into two territories — one for each player. In the Royal Selangor set, this boundary is rendered in sculpted pewter rather than a painted or printed line, making it a permanent and tactile feature of the board surface.
The set is primarily a collector's and display piece. The weighted pieces are suitable for occasional and ceremonial play, but the board's scale and the pewter construction make it better suited to display between sessions than to competitive daily use.
The walnut board acts as a lift-lid storage case. All 32 pieces are stored inside the base when the lid is closed, keeping the set self-contained and protected between sessions.
Yes. The combination of fine pewter craftsmanship, cultural depth, Art Deco design, and Royal Selangor's heritage makes this one of the most significant gift options in our range — appropriate for milestone occasions, corporate gifting, and anyone with a connection to Chinese chess or Chinese cultural heritage.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
Piece material |
Weighted pewter and composite resin |
|
Piece colours |
Red and black (customary Xiangqi colours) |
|
Piece decoration |
Classic Chinese calligraphy on sculpted cloud field |
|
Piece dimensions |
H1.5cm x Dia 3.5cm |
|
Board size |
39.5 x 39.5cm |
|
Board height |
6cm |
|
Board material |
Walnut with sculpted pewter River of Chu |
|
Board style |
Art Deco-inspired |
|
Storage |
Lift-lid board stores all 32 pieces |
|
Total pieces |
32 |
|
Brand |
Royal Selangor |
|
Founded |
1885, Kuala Lumpur |
|
SKU |
015501 |
Royal Selangor Chinese Chess Set (board with lift-lid storage)
32 weighted pewter and composite resin Xiangqi pieces (red and black)
All Royal Selangor products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12-month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and ensures every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Royal Selangor. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
We’ve partnered with the fastest local and international couriers to make sure you get your order FAST.
Local orders are usually shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Your order will usually arrive in 3 to 7 business days. Of course, this depends on your location.
If you live in a metro area, you can expect your order to arrive within 3 days. If you live outside a metro area, your order will usually take a little longer to arrive. We recommend you allow 5 business days for your order to arrive.
For orders shipped from our international partners or from our international warehouse, please allow 7 to 12 business days for your order to arrive.
When your order is shipped, you’ll receive tracking details via email. That means you’ll be able to keep an eye on your order and see where it is at any point in time.
Of course, if you have any questions in relation to your order, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Shipping is free on all Sterling Chess orders over $99.
If you’re not home, our couriers will drop your order off at the nearest depot or post office.
Contact details will be left at your door or in your mailbox so you can organise redelivery. You may also receive an SMS message or email notifying you of an attempted delivery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
