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The knight stands at 87mm and the bishop at 86mm, so on this set the horse is the taller of the two. Almost no Staunton pattern does that, and it tells you where the maker's priorities lie.
The series is named for Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Lion of the Punjab, and is made in Amritsar. At 117mm the king is among the tallest we carry, on a 49mm base.
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, double weighted to 1,750g. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Genuine ebony is a true black with almost no visible figure. On a set built around its knight, that focuses everything on the carving rather than on the timber, and it is the traditional choice at this level.
Bud rosewood is figured and reddish with swirling burl grain, so each piece carries its own pattern. It makes a warmer, less formal board and it suits a room where the set is on display rather than in play.
Dimensions, the 1,750g weight and the price are identical across both. The wider range sits in our wood chess pieces range.
The conventional Staunton order runs bishop, knight, rook downward, and it is so consistent that most players identify pieces by height before they look at the head. This set breaks that at the top of the officer group.
Putting the knight a millimetre above the bishop is a deliberate signal that the knight is the piece worth looking at. On a set named for a lion and carved in Amritsar, the horse is the showpiece, and raising it above its neighbour is the maker's way of saying so. In play it costs you the height cue, so you read the head instead.
Only one set in our range stands taller. At 117mm with a 97mm queen this is a genuinely imposing board, and the 49mm base gives it the footprint to match.
The weighting is more moderate than the height suggests. At 1,750g across 34 pieces it averages around 51g, which is substantial but well short of the triple weighted sets at 2,300g. In the hand it feels solid rather than heavy, which some players prefer at this size because a very heavy piece at 117mm becomes tiring to move repeatedly.
Squares of 60mm. The 49mm king base is the driver rather than the height, and on 55mm the back rank fills almost completely.
Sixty millimetre boards are a specialist size and worth confirming before you order. Given the height, this set also wants a table with some depth to it, since a 117mm king on a small side table looks out of proportion to the room rather than commanding it. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size.
The knight is the whole argument here, and raising it above the bishop is the maker telling you where to look. It is well carved and it deserves the position. At 117mm this is one of the tallest sets we stock and it has genuine presence on a table, while the more moderate 1,750g weighting keeps it from becoming tiring to play with, which very heavy sets at this height can be. Two things to settle: it needs 60mm squares, and at this height it wants a proper table rather than a side table, or the proportion goes wrong.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. The 49mm king base drives that rather than the height, and on 55mm the back rank fills almost completely.
A deliberate choice, at 87mm against 86mm. The knight is the showpiece of the series and raising it above its neighbour signals that. It does cost you the usual height cue for telling the two apart.
Genuine ebony is near black with almost no figure. Bud rosewood is a figured burl with swirling reddish grain where each piece differs. Dimensions, weight and price are identical.
No. At 117mm it is well above the 95mm to 100mm tournament standard. For club play see our tournament chess pieces range.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
117mm (4.60 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Queen height |
97mm (3.81 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
86mm (3.38 inch) |
|
Knight height |
87mm (3.42 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 |
35mm (1.37 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Double weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,750g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in Amritsar, 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 knight stands at 87mm and the bishop at 86mm, so on this set the horse is the taller of the two. Almost no Staunton pattern does that, and it tells you where the maker's priorities lie.
The series is named for Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Lion of the Punjab, and is made in Amritsar. At 117mm the king is among the tallest we carry, on a 49mm base.
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, double weighted to 1,750g. It sits in our luxury chess pieces collection.
Genuine ebony is a true black with almost no visible figure. On a set built around its knight, that focuses everything on the carving rather than on the timber, and it is the traditional choice at this level.
Bud rosewood is figured and reddish with swirling burl grain, so each piece carries its own pattern. It makes a warmer, less formal board and it suits a room where the set is on display rather than in play.
Dimensions, the 1,750g weight and the price are identical across both. The wider range sits in our wood chess pieces range.
The conventional Staunton order runs bishop, knight, rook downward, and it is so consistent that most players identify pieces by height before they look at the head. This set breaks that at the top of the officer group.
Putting the knight a millimetre above the bishop is a deliberate signal that the knight is the piece worth looking at. On a set named for a lion and carved in Amritsar, the horse is the showpiece, and raising it above its neighbour is the maker's way of saying so. In play it costs you the height cue, so you read the head instead.
Only one set in our range stands taller. At 117mm with a 97mm queen this is a genuinely imposing board, and the 49mm base gives it the footprint to match.
The weighting is more moderate than the height suggests. At 1,750g across 34 pieces it averages around 51g, which is substantial but well short of the triple weighted sets at 2,300g. In the hand it feels solid rather than heavy, which some players prefer at this size because a very heavy piece at 117mm becomes tiring to move repeatedly.
Squares of 60mm. The 49mm king base is the driver rather than the height, and on 55mm the back rank fills almost completely.
Sixty millimetre boards are a specialist size and worth confirming before you order. Given the height, this set also wants a table with some depth to it, since a 117mm king on a small side table looks out of proportion to the room rather than commanding it. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size.
The knight is the whole argument here, and raising it above the bishop is the maker telling you where to look. It is well carved and it deserves the position. At 117mm this is one of the tallest sets we stock and it has genuine presence on a table, while the more moderate 1,750g weighting keeps it from becoming tiring to play with, which very heavy sets at this height can be. Two things to settle: it needs 60mm squares, and at this height it wants a proper table rather than a side table, or the proportion goes wrong.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Squares of 60mm. The 49mm king base drives that rather than the height, and on 55mm the back rank fills almost completely.
A deliberate choice, at 87mm against 86mm. The knight is the showpiece of the series and raising it above its neighbour signals that. It does cost you the usual height cue for telling the two apart.
Genuine ebony is near black with almost no figure. Bud rosewood is a figured burl with swirling reddish grain where each piece differs. Dimensions, weight and price are identical.
No. At 117mm it is well above the 95mm to 100mm tournament standard. For club play see our tournament chess pieces range.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
117mm (4.60 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
49mm (1.92 inch) |
|
Queen height |
97mm (3.81 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
86mm (3.38 inch) |
|
Knight height |
87mm (3.42 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 |
35mm (1.37 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Genuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Double weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,750g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
60mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in Amritsar, 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.
