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This is the double weighted build of the Zagreb army. The complete set runs to 1,350 grams, and enough of that is loaded into the bases that a piece lands and stays landed.
The design goes back to the world chess tournament of 1959, held in Zagreb, and the reproduction is a faithful one. The king comes in at 99mm with a boxwood army facing it.
Both dark options are coloured timbers. Ebony is a naturally dark species and sits at the near black end of the scale, while bud rosewood runs a deeper red with a restless figure moving through it.
Nothing in the army carries a sharp point. Each shape resolves into a curve, so there is nothing here waiting to snap the first time a piece goes over on the table.
You will find it among our reproduction chess pieces, with ebony and bud rosewood both offered.
Proportion is what gives this build its character. The height is moderate and the mass is not, so the army feels denser in the hand than its outline prepares you for.
Look at the feet and the order comes out clearly. The king holds the broadest of them, the queen the next, and the rook is planted wider than anything else standing on the rank.
The bishop and the knight share a single width between them. That shared foot is what settles the outer rank into an even line when you look down the board at it.
Only the pawn stands on anything narrower. The front row sits back visually because of it, and the pieces behind are left to carry the shape of the position.
These pieces suit mid sized boards, with squares of 50mm to 55mm, and the wider figure is the one to aim for. The feet are broad for the height, so the army wants that extra room around it.
Neither option here is a pale one, so what you are deciding is which kind of dark you want facing the boxwood.
Ebony is dark in the timber itself. It comes up nearly black with a fine, quiet surface, and it gives the sharpest division between the two armies on the board.
Bud rosewood is the warmer and busier choice. The figure moves across every piece, so the dark side has life in it even when the army is standing still at the start of a game.
Take ebony if you want the two sides to separate immediately, at a glance and at a distance. Take bud rosewood if you would sooner the board looked warm than stark. Underneath they are the same set.
Keep the set out of direct sun and away from a heater, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone.
The double weighting is the reason to choose this build. A piece placed firmly goes nowhere afterwards, and a table that gets leaned on does not undo half an hour of careful play.
The tournament pedigree is real and it shows in the shapes. Every form on the army is there to be handled, and none of it is decoration standing in for a working piece.
Buy it if you play often and want a set that behaves under pressure. If a plainer outline with no history attached suits you better, look across our Staunton chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
50mm to 55mm. Go to the top of that window where you can, because the feet are broad and they crowd one another on anything tighter.
The grade is double weighted. Each base carries enough load for a piece to settle the moment you let go of it.
34. That is the 32 a game uses, plus a spare queen of each colour so a promotion does not send you hunting for a captured piece.
It comes down to the dark army. Ebony carries its colour naturally and sits close to black; bud rosewood is warmer and redder with a busy figure. Boxwood is the light side for both.
No. This is a chessmen only listing, so you pick a board to match the square size.
From Zagreb in 1959. The pieces copy the army that tournament was played on, shape for shape.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
99mm high (3.9 inch), 43mm base |
|
Queen |
85mm high (3.3 inch), 39mm base |
|
Bishop |
78mm high (3.1 inch), 36mm base |
|
Knight |
71mm high (2.8 inch), 36mm base |
|
Rook |
57mm high (2.2 inch), 37mm base |
|
Pawn |
50mm high (2.0 inch), 30mm base |
|
Ebony option |
Ebony dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 1,350 grams (2.98 lbs) |
|
Bud Rosewood option |
Bud Rosewood dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 1,350 grams (2.98 lbs) |
|
Weighting |
Double Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.97 inch to 2.17 inch) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in ebony and boxwood, or bud rosewood and boxwood
Two pieces more than a standard game array uses
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.
This is the double weighted build of the Zagreb army. The complete set runs to 1,350 grams, and enough of that is loaded into the bases that a piece lands and stays landed.
The design goes back to the world chess tournament of 1959, held in Zagreb, and the reproduction is a faithful one. The king comes in at 99mm with a boxwood army facing it.
Both dark options are coloured timbers. Ebony is a naturally dark species and sits at the near black end of the scale, while bud rosewood runs a deeper red with a restless figure moving through it.
Nothing in the army carries a sharp point. Each shape resolves into a curve, so there is nothing here waiting to snap the first time a piece goes over on the table.
You will find it among our reproduction chess pieces, with ebony and bud rosewood both offered.
Proportion is what gives this build its character. The height is moderate and the mass is not, so the army feels denser in the hand than its outline prepares you for.
Look at the feet and the order comes out clearly. The king holds the broadest of them, the queen the next, and the rook is planted wider than anything else standing on the rank.
The bishop and the knight share a single width between them. That shared foot is what settles the outer rank into an even line when you look down the board at it.
Only the pawn stands on anything narrower. The front row sits back visually because of it, and the pieces behind are left to carry the shape of the position.
These pieces suit mid sized boards, with squares of 50mm to 55mm, and the wider figure is the one to aim for. The feet are broad for the height, so the army wants that extra room around it.
Neither option here is a pale one, so what you are deciding is which kind of dark you want facing the boxwood.
Ebony is dark in the timber itself. It comes up nearly black with a fine, quiet surface, and it gives the sharpest division between the two armies on the board.
Bud rosewood is the warmer and busier choice. The figure moves across every piece, so the dark side has life in it even when the army is standing still at the start of a game.
Take ebony if you want the two sides to separate immediately, at a glance and at a distance. Take bud rosewood if you would sooner the board looked warm than stark. Underneath they are the same set.
Keep the set out of direct sun and away from a heater, dust with a dry soft cloth, and leave oil, furniture polish and solvent based cleaners alone.
The double weighting is the reason to choose this build. A piece placed firmly goes nowhere afterwards, and a table that gets leaned on does not undo half an hour of careful play.
The tournament pedigree is real and it shows in the shapes. Every form on the army is there to be handled, and none of it is decoration standing in for a working piece.
Buy it if you play often and want a set that behaves under pressure. If a plainer outline with no history attached suits you better, look across our Staunton chess pieces.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
50mm to 55mm. Go to the top of that window where you can, because the feet are broad and they crowd one another on anything tighter.
The grade is double weighted. Each base carries enough load for a piece to settle the moment you let go of it.
34. That is the 32 a game uses, plus a spare queen of each colour so a promotion does not send you hunting for a captured piece.
It comes down to the dark army. Ebony carries its colour naturally and sits close to black; bud rosewood is warmer and redder with a busy figure. Boxwood is the light side for both.
No. This is a chessmen only listing, so you pick a board to match the square size.
From Zagreb in 1959. The pieces copy the army that tournament was played on, shape for shape.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
99mm high (3.9 inch), 43mm base |
|
Queen |
85mm high (3.3 inch), 39mm base |
|
Bishop |
78mm high (3.1 inch), 36mm base |
|
Knight |
71mm high (2.8 inch), 36mm base |
|
Rook |
57mm high (2.2 inch), 37mm base |
|
Pawn |
50mm high (2.0 inch), 30mm base |
|
Ebony option |
Ebony dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 1,350 grams (2.98 lbs) |
|
Bud Rosewood option |
Bud Rosewood dark pieces, Boxwood light pieces, 1,350 grams (2.98 lbs) |
|
Weighting |
Double Weighted |
|
Recommended square size |
50mm to 55mm (1.97 inch to 2.17 inch) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in ebony and boxwood, or bud rosewood and boxwood
Two pieces more than a standard game array uses
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.
