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The Skyline Chess Paris Edition is a hand-cast stainless steel chess set that reimagines the City of Lights as a game of chess. Founded by London architects Chris Prosser and Ian Flood, Skyline Chess takes the buildings that define a city and assigns each one a role on the board — and Paris, with its extraordinary architectural legacy, makes for one of the most compelling editions in the range.
The Eiffel Tower is the only choice for king. The Sacre Coeur takes its rightful place as queen. The Arc de Triomphe stands as bishop. The Pompidou Centre becomes an extraordinary knight. The Louvre anchors the position of rook. And the rows of Haussmann Buildings — the elegant, uniform facades that define Paris at street level — set the scene as pawns.
Each of the 32 pieces is hand-cast in solid stainless steel, heavyweight with soft felt bases. The board is a hand screen-printed wooden Paris map — the city's streets and landmarks laid out across the 38 x 38cm playing surface, giving the game a geographic layer that makes the set as visually engaging off the board as on it. Presented in a Skyline Chess black gift box, this is a collector's set and a statement display piece for anyone who loves Paris, architecture, and chess.
The Skyline Chess London vs New York Edition uses injection-moulded acrylic pieces — precise, well-made, and an excellent entry into the Skyline Chess range. The Paris Edition steps up to hand-cast stainless steel — a material and manufacturing process that produces a meaningfully different result in hand.
Stainless steel pieces have a weight and solidity that acrylic cannot replicate. Each piece is individually cast, which means minor variation between sets is a natural characteristic of the process rather than a flaw. The pieces catch the light differently depending on angle, and the architectural detail — the latticed tower of the Eiffel, the ornate dome of the Sacre Coeur, the geometric grid of the Pompidou Centre — reads with more depth and presence at this material level.
The printed Paris map board is also a distinctive choice. Rather than a hatch or grid pattern, the playing surface is the city itself — streets, landmarks, and geography printed across the full board, giving the game a sense of place that a standard board cannot provide.
Browse the full Skyline Chess collection at Sterling Chess to compare editions and materials.
The Skyline Chess assignment of Paris's architectural greats is immediately convincing. The Eiffel Tower as king is unambiguous — no other building in the world carries that level of singular recognition. The Sacre Coeur's graceful domes make for an equally natural queen. The Arc de Triomphe's monumental arch translates directly to the bishop's geometric form. The Pompidou Centre — radical, inside-out, unlike anything else — is the only building that could be the knight. The Louvre's classical grandeur anchors the rook perfectly. And the Haussmann Buildings, the defining visual grammar of Paris's streets, carry the game forward as pawns in a way that feels entirely right.
Set up on the Paris map board, the effect is immediate — a city playing against itself, each piece positioned above the neighbourhood it defines.
The Skyline Chess Paris Edition is the strongest set in our Skyline Chess range at Sterling Chess. The hand-cast stainless steel pieces have a weight and presence that the acrylic editions do not match, and the Paris building assignments are among the most satisfying in the Skyline Chess catalogue. The Eiffel Tower as king, the Sacre Coeur as queen, the Pompidou as knight — every choice feels considered and correct. The printed Paris map board adds a layer of visual interest that stays engaging whether a game is in progress or not. For architecture enthusiasts, Paris lovers, design collectors, and serious chess players who want a set of genuine quality and character, this is the one.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The acrylic pieces in the London vs New York Edition are injection-moulded — precise and well-made at an accessible price point. The Paris Edition pieces are hand-cast in solid stainless steel, which produces a heavier, more substantial piece with greater depth of detail and a surface that catches light in a way acrylic cannot replicate. Each piece is individually cast, so minor variation between sets is a natural characteristic of the process.
The Eiffel Tower (king), Sacre Coeur (queen), Arc de Triomphe (bishop), Pompidou Centre (knight), the Louvre (rook), and Haussmann Buildings (pawns).
The board is a hand screen-printed wooden Paris map — the city's streets and landmarks printed across the full 38 x 38cm playing surface, giving the game a geographic context beyond a standard grid or hatch pattern.
Yes. The heavyweight stainless steel pieces and 38 x 38cm board make this a fully functional chess set suited to serious recreational play. It is equally compelling as a collector's display piece between games.
Yes. The stainless steel construction, Paris building assignments, printed map board, and Skyline Chess black gift box presentation make this one of the most impressive gifts in our range — particularly for architecture enthusiasts, design lovers, chess players, and anyone with a love of Paris.
Yes. Browse the full Skyline Chess collection at Sterling Chess for all available city editions and materials.
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Piece material |
Hand-cast solid stainless steel |
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Piece bases |
Soft felt |
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Board size |
38 x 38cm |
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Board height |
9mm |
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Board material |
Hand screen-printed wooden Paris map |
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Total pieces |
32 |
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King |
Eiffel Tower |
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Queen |
Sacre Coeur |
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Bishop |
Arc de Triomphe |
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Knight |
Pompidou Centre |
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Rook |
The Louvre |
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Pawn |
Haussmann Buildings |
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Packaging |
Black gift box |
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Brand |
Skyline Chess |
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Founded |
London, UK |
32 hand-cast stainless steel Skyline Chess Paris pieces
Hand screen-printed Paris map wooden board
Skyline Chess black presentation gift box
All Skyline Chess products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and ensures every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Skyline Chess. 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 Skyline Chess Paris Edition is a hand-cast stainless steel chess set that reimagines the City of Lights as a game of chess. Founded by London architects Chris Prosser and Ian Flood, Skyline Chess takes the buildings that define a city and assigns each one a role on the board — and Paris, with its extraordinary architectural legacy, makes for one of the most compelling editions in the range.
The Eiffel Tower is the only choice for king. The Sacre Coeur takes its rightful place as queen. The Arc de Triomphe stands as bishop. The Pompidou Centre becomes an extraordinary knight. The Louvre anchors the position of rook. And the rows of Haussmann Buildings — the elegant, uniform facades that define Paris at street level — set the scene as pawns.
Each of the 32 pieces is hand-cast in solid stainless steel, heavyweight with soft felt bases. The board is a hand screen-printed wooden Paris map — the city's streets and landmarks laid out across the 38 x 38cm playing surface, giving the game a geographic layer that makes the set as visually engaging off the board as on it. Presented in a Skyline Chess black gift box, this is a collector's set and a statement display piece for anyone who loves Paris, architecture, and chess.
The Skyline Chess London vs New York Edition uses injection-moulded acrylic pieces — precise, well-made, and an excellent entry into the Skyline Chess range. The Paris Edition steps up to hand-cast stainless steel — a material and manufacturing process that produces a meaningfully different result in hand.
Stainless steel pieces have a weight and solidity that acrylic cannot replicate. Each piece is individually cast, which means minor variation between sets is a natural characteristic of the process rather than a flaw. The pieces catch the light differently depending on angle, and the architectural detail — the latticed tower of the Eiffel, the ornate dome of the Sacre Coeur, the geometric grid of the Pompidou Centre — reads with more depth and presence at this material level.
The printed Paris map board is also a distinctive choice. Rather than a hatch or grid pattern, the playing surface is the city itself — streets, landmarks, and geography printed across the full board, giving the game a sense of place that a standard board cannot provide.
Browse the full Skyline Chess collection at Sterling Chess to compare editions and materials.
The Skyline Chess assignment of Paris's architectural greats is immediately convincing. The Eiffel Tower as king is unambiguous — no other building in the world carries that level of singular recognition. The Sacre Coeur's graceful domes make for an equally natural queen. The Arc de Triomphe's monumental arch translates directly to the bishop's geometric form. The Pompidou Centre — radical, inside-out, unlike anything else — is the only building that could be the knight. The Louvre's classical grandeur anchors the rook perfectly. And the Haussmann Buildings, the defining visual grammar of Paris's streets, carry the game forward as pawns in a way that feels entirely right.
Set up on the Paris map board, the effect is immediate — a city playing against itself, each piece positioned above the neighbourhood it defines.
The Skyline Chess Paris Edition is the strongest set in our Skyline Chess range at Sterling Chess. The hand-cast stainless steel pieces have a weight and presence that the acrylic editions do not match, and the Paris building assignments are among the most satisfying in the Skyline Chess catalogue. The Eiffel Tower as king, the Sacre Coeur as queen, the Pompidou as knight — every choice feels considered and correct. The printed Paris map board adds a layer of visual interest that stays engaging whether a game is in progress or not. For architecture enthusiasts, Paris lovers, design collectors, and serious chess players who want a set of genuine quality and character, this is the one.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
The acrylic pieces in the London vs New York Edition are injection-moulded — precise and well-made at an accessible price point. The Paris Edition pieces are hand-cast in solid stainless steel, which produces a heavier, more substantial piece with greater depth of detail and a surface that catches light in a way acrylic cannot replicate. Each piece is individually cast, so minor variation between sets is a natural characteristic of the process.
The Eiffel Tower (king), Sacre Coeur (queen), Arc de Triomphe (bishop), Pompidou Centre (knight), the Louvre (rook), and Haussmann Buildings (pawns).
The board is a hand screen-printed wooden Paris map — the city's streets and landmarks printed across the full 38 x 38cm playing surface, giving the game a geographic context beyond a standard grid or hatch pattern.
Yes. The heavyweight stainless steel pieces and 38 x 38cm board make this a fully functional chess set suited to serious recreational play. It is equally compelling as a collector's display piece between games.
Yes. The stainless steel construction, Paris building assignments, printed map board, and Skyline Chess black gift box presentation make this one of the most impressive gifts in our range — particularly for architecture enthusiasts, design lovers, chess players, and anyone with a love of Paris.
Yes. Browse the full Skyline Chess collection at Sterling Chess for all available city editions and materials.
|
Piece material |
Hand-cast solid stainless steel |
|
Piece bases |
Soft felt |
|
Board size |
38 x 38cm |
|
Board height |
9mm |
|
Board material |
Hand screen-printed wooden Paris map |
|
Total pieces |
32 |
|
King |
Eiffel Tower |
|
Queen |
Sacre Coeur |
|
Bishop |
Arc de Triomphe |
|
Knight |
Pompidou Centre |
|
Rook |
The Louvre |
|
Pawn |
Haussmann Buildings |
|
Packaging |
Black gift box |
|
Brand |
Skyline Chess |
|
Founded |
London, UK |
32 hand-cast stainless steel Skyline Chess Paris pieces
Hand screen-printed Paris map wooden board
Skyline Chess black presentation gift box
All Skyline Chess products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and ensures every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Skyline Chess. 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.
