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Sterling Chess Soviet Era chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood, 95mm king

Soviet Era Weighted 95mm Chess Pieces

by Sterling Chess
$369.00

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Description

Soviet Era Weighted 95mm Chess Pieces

The green option is the unusual one. Rather than the black, brown or red that almost every set uses, the dark side here is boxwood dyed to a stained green ash burl, which is a colour you will not find anywhere else in our range.

Underneath the finish it is a straightforward Soviet club pattern: a 95mm king on a 42mm base, double weighted to 1,200g, with the plain unfussy turning that Soviet workshops favoured over English decoration.

Two options, ebonised or stained green ash burl. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.

 Soviet Era chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood, 95mm king

Key features

  • 95mm (3.74 inch) king on a 42mm base, sized for 50mm squares
  • Two options: conventional ebonised, or an unusual stained green ash burl
  • Double weighted to 1,200g across the full set
  • Plain Soviet turning without English style collar decoration
  • Natural boxwood light side on both options
  • 34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion
  • Thick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection
  • Identical dimensions across both options

How the two options compare

Ebonised boxwood is the conventional choice and gives the highest contrast: a flat even black against natural boxwood, which reads fastest across a table and looks like what most people expect a chess set to look like.

The stained green ash burl is a genuine oddity. The dye is translucent enough that the boxwood grain shows through, so the dark pieces carry visible figure in a muted green brown rather than reading as a solid block of colour. Against natural boxwood the contrast is softer and considerably more unusual.

Dimensions and the 1,200g weight are identical, so this is entirely a decision about how you want the board to look. Both sit in our wood chess pieces range.

 Soviet Era chess pieces in stained green ash burl and boxwood

What Soviet club turning looks like

English Staunton sets accumulated decoration through the nineteenth century: collar rings, stepped crowns, carved mitres and turned bands. Soviet workshops making sets for clubs and schools stripped most of that out.

What is left is a cleaner profile with fewer transitions, quicker to turn and less prone to chipping at the ring edges. It is not a cheaper set so much as a differently prioritised one, built for durability in a room where the pieces got used every day rather than for display.

Why a green dark side works

Black against cream is so standard that a board using anything else looks wrong for the first few games. Green sits far enough from both that it reads as a deliberate choice rather than a faded black.

The practical benefit is glare. A black set under a bright overhead throws back hard highlights on every curve; a muted green does not, and over a long session that is easier on the eyes. The practical cost is contrast, since green against cream separates less sharply than black does, particularly in poor light.

 Ebonised Soviet Era chess pieces with a 95mm king and weighted felted bases

Choosing a board

Squares of 50mm. That suits the 42mm king base and it is the size most club and home boards already are, so this set will sit correctly on a board you probably own.

For the green option in particular, a plain board is worth thinking about. Green against a heavily grained board reads muddily, where a plain surface lets the colour do its work. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.

Our expert take

The green ash burl finish is the reason to look at this listing. It is the only set in our range with a genuinely unconventional dark side, the dye is translucent enough to keep the boxwood grain visible, and it throws back far less glare under a lamp than a black set does. What you give up is contrast, so if you play in poor light take the ebonised option instead. Beyond the finish it is an honest club set: plain Soviet turning, double weighted at 1,200g, and sized for the 50mm board most people already own. Not a display piece, and not trying to be.

- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess

 Green ash burl stain on the Soviet Era chess pieces, hand carved in India

Frequently asked questions
What size board do these need?

Squares of 50mm, which suits the 42mm king base and is the size most club and home boards already use.

What is stained green ash burl?

Boxwood dyed to a muted green brown. The dye is translucent, so the grain still shows through rather than the pieces reading as a solid block of colour. It is the only finish of its kind in our range.

Which option is easier to read in play?

The ebonised one. Black against natural boxwood gives the sharpest contrast, particularly in poor light. The green separates less sharply but throws back much less glare under a bright lamp.

How heavy is the set?

1,200g across 34 pieces, double weighted, with thick green felt on every base. Both options weigh the same.

Is a chess board or storage box included?

No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
Specifications

Spec

Detail

King height

95mm (3.74 inch)

King base diameter

42mm (1.65 inch)

Queen height

78mm (3.07 inch)

Queen base diameter

39mm (1.53 inch)

Bishop height

73mm (2.87 inch)

Knight height

63mm (2.48 inch)

Rook height

54mm (2.12 inch)

Officer base diameter

35mm (1.37 inch), bishop, knight and rook

Pawn height

51mm (2.0 inch)

Pawn base diameter

31mm (1.22 inch)

Dark pieces

Ebonised boxwood or stained green ash burl, depending on option

Light pieces

Natural boxwood

Weighting

Double weighted, thick green felt on every base

Piece count

34, including two spare queens

Total set weight

1,200g approximate

Recommended square size

50mm

Origin

Hand carved in India

Board

Not included
What's In The Box?

34 chess pieces, including two spare queens

Warranty

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.

FREE Shipping

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.

100 Day FREE Returns

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.

Why Buy From Us?

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.

Description

Soviet Era Weighted 95mm Chess Pieces

The green option is the unusual one. Rather than the black, brown or red that almost every set uses, the dark side here is boxwood dyed to a stained green ash burl, which is a colour you will not find anywhere else in our range.

Underneath the finish it is a straightforward Soviet club pattern: a 95mm king on a 42mm base, double weighted to 1,200g, with the plain unfussy turning that Soviet workshops favoured over English decoration.

Two options, ebonised or stained green ash burl. It sits among our reproduction chess pieces.

 Soviet Era chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood, 95mm king

Key features

  • 95mm (3.74 inch) king on a 42mm base, sized for 50mm squares
  • Two options: conventional ebonised, or an unusual stained green ash burl
  • Double weighted to 1,200g across the full set
  • Plain Soviet turning without English style collar decoration
  • Natural boxwood light side on both options
  • 34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion
  • Thick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection
  • Identical dimensions across both options

How the two options compare

Ebonised boxwood is the conventional choice and gives the highest contrast: a flat even black against natural boxwood, which reads fastest across a table and looks like what most people expect a chess set to look like.

The stained green ash burl is a genuine oddity. The dye is translucent enough that the boxwood grain shows through, so the dark pieces carry visible figure in a muted green brown rather than reading as a solid block of colour. Against natural boxwood the contrast is softer and considerably more unusual.

Dimensions and the 1,200g weight are identical, so this is entirely a decision about how you want the board to look. Both sit in our wood chess pieces range.

 Soviet Era chess pieces in stained green ash burl and boxwood

What Soviet club turning looks like

English Staunton sets accumulated decoration through the nineteenth century: collar rings, stepped crowns, carved mitres and turned bands. Soviet workshops making sets for clubs and schools stripped most of that out.

What is left is a cleaner profile with fewer transitions, quicker to turn and less prone to chipping at the ring edges. It is not a cheaper set so much as a differently prioritised one, built for durability in a room where the pieces got used every day rather than for display.

Why a green dark side works

Black against cream is so standard that a board using anything else looks wrong for the first few games. Green sits far enough from both that it reads as a deliberate choice rather than a faded black.

The practical benefit is glare. A black set under a bright overhead throws back hard highlights on every curve; a muted green does not, and over a long session that is easier on the eyes. The practical cost is contrast, since green against cream separates less sharply than black does, particularly in poor light.

 Ebonised Soviet Era chess pieces with a 95mm king and weighted felted bases

Choosing a board

Squares of 50mm. That suits the 42mm king base and it is the size most club and home boards already are, so this set will sit correctly on a board you probably own.

For the green option in particular, a plain board is worth thinking about. Green against a heavily grained board reads muddily, where a plain surface lets the colour do its work. Our chess boards collection is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.

Our expert take

The green ash burl finish is the reason to look at this listing. It is the only set in our range with a genuinely unconventional dark side, the dye is translucent enough to keep the boxwood grain visible, and it throws back far less glare under a lamp than a black set does. What you give up is contrast, so if you play in poor light take the ebonised option instead. Beyond the finish it is an honest club set: plain Soviet turning, double weighted at 1,200g, and sized for the 50mm board most people already own. Not a display piece, and not trying to be.

- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess

 Green ash burl stain on the Soviet Era chess pieces, hand carved in India

Frequently asked questions
What size board do these need?

Squares of 50mm, which suits the 42mm king base and is the size most club and home boards already use.

What is stained green ash burl?

Boxwood dyed to a muted green brown. The dye is translucent, so the grain still shows through rather than the pieces reading as a solid block of colour. It is the only finish of its kind in our range.

Which option is easier to read in play?

The ebonised one. Black against natural boxwood gives the sharpest contrast, particularly in poor light. The green separates less sharply but throws back much less glare under a bright lamp.

How heavy is the set?

1,200g across 34 pieces, double weighted, with thick green felt on every base. Both options weigh the same.

Is a chess board or storage box included?

No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our chess boards collection.
Specifications

Spec

Detail

King height

95mm (3.74 inch)

King base diameter

42mm (1.65 inch)

Queen height

78mm (3.07 inch)

Queen base diameter

39mm (1.53 inch)

Bishop height

73mm (2.87 inch)

Knight height

63mm (2.48 inch)

Rook height

54mm (2.12 inch)

Officer base diameter

35mm (1.37 inch), bishop, knight and rook

Pawn height

51mm (2.0 inch)

Pawn base diameter

31mm (1.22 inch)

Dark pieces

Ebonised boxwood or stained green ash burl, depending on option

Light pieces

Natural boxwood

Weighting

Double weighted, thick green felt on every base

Piece count

34, including two spare queens

Total set weight

1,200g approximate

Recommended square size

50mm

Origin

Hand carved in India

Board

Not included
What's In The Box?

34 chess pieces, including two spare queens

Warranty

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.

FREE Shipping

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.

100 Day FREE Returns

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.

Why Buy From Us?

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.