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The Skyline Chess World Icons Edition is the most ambitious set in the Skyline Chess range — a global chess set that draws on architectural inspiration from ten cities across the USA, UAE, UK, China, Hong Kong, Italy, France, and Australia. Where the city editions pit one skyline against another, the World Icons set takes the greatest buildings from across the world and arranges them into two sides for a truly international game.
The silver side is led by the Burj Khalifa as king, with the Empire State Building as queen, the Oriental Pearl Tower as bishop, the Bank of China Tower as knight, the Lotus Temple as rook, and the Louvre as pawn. The black side counters with Willis Tower as king, The Shard as queen, the Chrysler Building as bishop, the Burj Al Arab as knight, the Colosseum as rook, and the Sydney Opera House as pawn. From the crumbling walls of a Roman amphitheatre to the soaring spire of Dubai's iconic tower, the range of architecture in this set is unlike anything else Skyline Chess produces.
Each of the 32 pieces is hand-cast in solid stainless steel, heavyweight with soft felt bases. The wooden grid board strips back the pattern to a clean minimal grid — a deliberate choice by Skyline Chess to let the pieces take centre stage rather than compete with a printed map. Presented in a Skyline Chess black gift box, this is the definitive collector's set for anyone who appreciates global architecture, design, and chess in equal measure.
Every other Skyline Chess edition is defined by a single city or a rivalry between two. The World Icons Edition is something different — a curated selection of the world's most recognisable buildings, drawn from across five continents and assembled into two evenly matched sides.
The building assignments are as compelling as any in the range. The Burj Khalifa as king on the silver side is unambiguous — the tallest building in the world occupies the highest-ranking position without question. The Sydney Opera House as the black pawn is an equally considered choice — one of the world's most recognisable forms, democratised to the front rank. The Colosseum as rook is historically and architecturally precise. The Burj Al Arab as knight is structurally unexpected in exactly the right way.
Skyline Chess's decision to use a clean grid board rather than a city map for this edition is the right one. No single city's geography could contain these pieces. The minimal grid lets the architecture speak without competition.
Browse the full Skyline Chess collection at Sterling Chess to compare all city editions and materials.
The World Icons Edition presents two genuinely different architectural narratives across the two sides. The silver side draws on the UAE, USA, China, India, and France — a roster of contemporary towers and ancient monuments that spans the globe. The black side answers with the USA, UK, USA again, UAE, Italy, and Australia — equally diverse, equally compelling.
The contrast between ancient and contemporary is what makes this set particularly striking. The Colosseum and the Chrysler Building as rooks on opposite sides of the board — one over 2,000 years old, one less than 100 — capture everything interesting about what Skyline Chess does with the game.
The Skyline Chess World Icons Edition has been featured across some of the world's most respected design and lifestyle publications — Vogue, GQ, Wired, Robb Report, the Evening Standard, and Time Out among them. It is a set that communicates immediately to anyone who encounters it, whether they play chess or not, and that crossover appeal between the chess world and the design and architecture community is what has given Skyline Chess its international profile.
The Skyline Chess World Icons Edition is the set we would choose if we were buying for a collector who has everything. The city editions are compelling for their specificity — a connection to Paris, Singapore, or London gives those sets their meaning. The World Icons Edition works for everyone. The building assignments are the best in the Skyline Chess catalogue, the stainless steel construction is as impressive as any edition in the range, and the minimal grid board is exactly the right choice for a set with this much architectural diversity. As seen in Vogue and Robb Report, and equally at home on a game table or a boardroom shelf.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Silver side: Burj Khalifa (king), Empire State Building (queen), Oriental Pearl TV Tower (bishop), Bank of China Tower (knight), Lotus Temple (rook), Louvre (pawn). Black side: Willis Tower (king), The Shard (queen), Chrysler Building (bishop), Burj Al Arab (knight), Colosseum (rook), Sydney Opera House (pawn).
Skyline Chess deliberately stripped back the board pattern to a clean grid for the World Icons Edition, allowing the pieces to take centre stage without a single city's geography competing for attention. The minimal board is the right choice for a set with architecture from ten different cities across the globe.
Each of the 32 pieces is hand-cast in solid stainless steel with soft felt bases. The set weighs 6kg — the heavyweight construction gives every piece a confident, authoritative feel during play.
The Paris and Singapore editions use the same hand-cast stainless steel construction but focus on a single city, with a printed city map board. The World Icons Edition draws on ten cities, uses a clean grid board, and is the most globally relevant set in the range.
Yes. The heavyweight stainless steel pieces and 38 x 38cm board make this a fully functional chess set for serious recreational play. It is equally strong as a display and collector's piece.
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 |
|
Set weight |
6kg |
|
Board size |
38 x 38cm |
|
Board height |
9mm |
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Board type |
Wooden grid board |
|
Silver side |
Burj Khalifa, Empire State Building, Oriental Pearl Tower, Bank of China Tower, Lotus Temple, Louvre |
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Black side |
Willis Tower, The Shard, Chrysler Building, Burj Al Arab, Colosseum, Sydney Opera House |
|
Cities represented |
10 (USA, UAE, UK, China & Hong Kong, Italy, France, Australia) |
|
Total pieces |
32 |
|
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 World Icons pieces
Wooden grid 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 World Icons Edition is the most ambitious set in the Skyline Chess range — a global chess set that draws on architectural inspiration from ten cities across the USA, UAE, UK, China, Hong Kong, Italy, France, and Australia. Where the city editions pit one skyline against another, the World Icons set takes the greatest buildings from across the world and arranges them into two sides for a truly international game.
The silver side is led by the Burj Khalifa as king, with the Empire State Building as queen, the Oriental Pearl Tower as bishop, the Bank of China Tower as knight, the Lotus Temple as rook, and the Louvre as pawn. The black side counters with Willis Tower as king, The Shard as queen, the Chrysler Building as bishop, the Burj Al Arab as knight, the Colosseum as rook, and the Sydney Opera House as pawn. From the crumbling walls of a Roman amphitheatre to the soaring spire of Dubai's iconic tower, the range of architecture in this set is unlike anything else Skyline Chess produces.
Each of the 32 pieces is hand-cast in solid stainless steel, heavyweight with soft felt bases. The wooden grid board strips back the pattern to a clean minimal grid — a deliberate choice by Skyline Chess to let the pieces take centre stage rather than compete with a printed map. Presented in a Skyline Chess black gift box, this is the definitive collector's set for anyone who appreciates global architecture, design, and chess in equal measure.
Every other Skyline Chess edition is defined by a single city or a rivalry between two. The World Icons Edition is something different — a curated selection of the world's most recognisable buildings, drawn from across five continents and assembled into two evenly matched sides.
The building assignments are as compelling as any in the range. The Burj Khalifa as king on the silver side is unambiguous — the tallest building in the world occupies the highest-ranking position without question. The Sydney Opera House as the black pawn is an equally considered choice — one of the world's most recognisable forms, democratised to the front rank. The Colosseum as rook is historically and architecturally precise. The Burj Al Arab as knight is structurally unexpected in exactly the right way.
Skyline Chess's decision to use a clean grid board rather than a city map for this edition is the right one. No single city's geography could contain these pieces. The minimal grid lets the architecture speak without competition.
Browse the full Skyline Chess collection at Sterling Chess to compare all city editions and materials.
The World Icons Edition presents two genuinely different architectural narratives across the two sides. The silver side draws on the UAE, USA, China, India, and France — a roster of contemporary towers and ancient monuments that spans the globe. The black side answers with the USA, UK, USA again, UAE, Italy, and Australia — equally diverse, equally compelling.
The contrast between ancient and contemporary is what makes this set particularly striking. The Colosseum and the Chrysler Building as rooks on opposite sides of the board — one over 2,000 years old, one less than 100 — capture everything interesting about what Skyline Chess does with the game.
The Skyline Chess World Icons Edition has been featured across some of the world's most respected design and lifestyle publications — Vogue, GQ, Wired, Robb Report, the Evening Standard, and Time Out among them. It is a set that communicates immediately to anyone who encounters it, whether they play chess or not, and that crossover appeal between the chess world and the design and architecture community is what has given Skyline Chess its international profile.
The Skyline Chess World Icons Edition is the set we would choose if we were buying for a collector who has everything. The city editions are compelling for their specificity — a connection to Paris, Singapore, or London gives those sets their meaning. The World Icons Edition works for everyone. The building assignments are the best in the Skyline Chess catalogue, the stainless steel construction is as impressive as any edition in the range, and the minimal grid board is exactly the right choice for a set with this much architectural diversity. As seen in Vogue and Robb Report, and equally at home on a game table or a boardroom shelf.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Silver side: Burj Khalifa (king), Empire State Building (queen), Oriental Pearl TV Tower (bishop), Bank of China Tower (knight), Lotus Temple (rook), Louvre (pawn). Black side: Willis Tower (king), The Shard (queen), Chrysler Building (bishop), Burj Al Arab (knight), Colosseum (rook), Sydney Opera House (pawn).
Skyline Chess deliberately stripped back the board pattern to a clean grid for the World Icons Edition, allowing the pieces to take centre stage without a single city's geography competing for attention. The minimal board is the right choice for a set with architecture from ten different cities across the globe.
Each of the 32 pieces is hand-cast in solid stainless steel with soft felt bases. The set weighs 6kg — the heavyweight construction gives every piece a confident, authoritative feel during play.
The Paris and Singapore editions use the same hand-cast stainless steel construction but focus on a single city, with a printed city map board. The World Icons Edition draws on ten cities, uses a clean grid board, and is the most globally relevant set in the range.
Yes. The heavyweight stainless steel pieces and 38 x 38cm board make this a fully functional chess set for serious recreational play. It is equally strong as a display and collector's piece.
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 |
|
Set weight |
6kg |
|
Board size |
38 x 38cm |
|
Board height |
9mm |
|
Board type |
Wooden grid board |
|
Silver side |
Burj Khalifa, Empire State Building, Oriental Pearl Tower, Bank of China Tower, Lotus Temple, Louvre |
|
Black side |
Willis Tower, The Shard, Chrysler Building, Burj Al Arab, Colosseum, Sydney Opera House |
|
Cities represented |
10 (USA, UAE, UK, China & Hong Kong, Italy, France, Australia) |
|
Total pieces |
32 |
|
Packaging |
Black gift box |
|
Brand |
Skyline Chess |
|
Founded |
London, UK |
32 hand-cast stainless steel Skyline Chess World Icons pieces
Wooden grid 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.
