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These are brass chessmen, and the material decides almost everything about them. The look of them, the feel of them in the hand and the way they live in a room all come back to it.
The king is 109mm tall, and the design is Staunton inspired. Between that, the weight and the two finishes, you have most of what there is to decide about this set.
The dark army is antiqued brass and the light army is silvered brass, and that is where all the colour on this board comes from.
The weight is the headline here. The full army comes to 3,500 grams, and a set that heavy changes how you live with it, not just how it plays.
It is catalogued with the rest of our metal chess pieces, which is where to look if brass is what you are after.
You know the weight of this set the moment you pick a piece up. A move goes down with something behind it, and that is the thing you notice on the first game rather than the tenth.
Under a lamp the two sides stay easy to tell apart, so a crowded middlegame reads at a glance and nobody has to lean in to check what is standing where.
These were made by hand. Experienced artisans worked them, and the design carries a distinct elegance, which matters as much on a set like this as the weight does.
Display is half of what this set is for. A brass army left standing between games is still doing something for the room it sits in, and that should count alongside how it plays.
These pieces want a 55mm to 60mm square, and you should be aiming at the wide end of that. This king has a broad foot for his height, and down at the narrow end he sits on his square with almost nothing to spare.
Setting up and packing away is a slower job than you may be used to, and the set needs somewhere that will take the load when it is not on the board. That is part of owning something like this.
Think about what sits underneath it. A metal army this heavy wants a board that can carry it on a table that will not move, and pieces are better set down than dropped onto the squares.
Care is simple enough. Dust comes off with a dry cloth, and that is the routine. Anything stronger than that is worth asking us about before you experiment on a set you have just bought.
The weight does change how you play, and it is worth knowing which way. Pieces get set down rather than pushed about, and a game on a fast clock is not what this set is for.
Who it suits is easy to say. Somebody who wants the board left standing where it can be seen, not something that appears for a game and disappears afterwards, will be well served.
I like a set that does not hedge, and this one never does. It is exactly what it looks like, and it does not pretend to be anything easier to live with.
I would buy this one for a room rather than for a tournament bag. It is the kind of set that changes what a table looks like, and that is a real reason to own one.
My reservation is the weight, and I would not talk anyone out of noticing it. This is a lot of metal to lift, pack away and find room for, and a small table or a sore wrist will make it a chore.
If what you actually want is an army you can pick up and take anywhere, this is not it, and no amount of liking the look will change that. Start with our tournament chess pieces instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Boards in the 55mm to 60mm range, and go to the top of it if the choice is yours. This king is wide at the foot, so the back rank gets tight at the bottom of the range.
3,500 grams. Heavy is the plain word for it, and it is the figure that decides most of how you will end up using these.
Brass. The finish on each side is named in the specifications below, along with the king and pawn dimensions.
Both. It is made to be played on and it is made to be looked at, and neither of those is at the other's expense.
34 chess pieces. That is a full army on each side with the spares on top of it, so a promotion is covered without improvising. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so both are separate purchases. Match any board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
109mm high (4.3 inch), 43mm base |
|
Pawn |
50mm high (2.0 inch), 31mm base |
|
Dark pieces |
Antiqued Brass |
|
Light pieces |
Silvered Brass |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.16 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
3,500 grams (7.7 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in antiqued brass and silvered brass, including a spare queen of each colour
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.
These are brass chessmen, and the material decides almost everything about them. The look of them, the feel of them in the hand and the way they live in a room all come back to it.
The king is 109mm tall, and the design is Staunton inspired. Between that, the weight and the two finishes, you have most of what there is to decide about this set.
The dark army is antiqued brass and the light army is silvered brass, and that is where all the colour on this board comes from.
The weight is the headline here. The full army comes to 3,500 grams, and a set that heavy changes how you live with it, not just how it plays.
It is catalogued with the rest of our metal chess pieces, which is where to look if brass is what you are after.
You know the weight of this set the moment you pick a piece up. A move goes down with something behind it, and that is the thing you notice on the first game rather than the tenth.
Under a lamp the two sides stay easy to tell apart, so a crowded middlegame reads at a glance and nobody has to lean in to check what is standing where.
These were made by hand. Experienced artisans worked them, and the design carries a distinct elegance, which matters as much on a set like this as the weight does.
Display is half of what this set is for. A brass army left standing between games is still doing something for the room it sits in, and that should count alongside how it plays.
These pieces want a 55mm to 60mm square, and you should be aiming at the wide end of that. This king has a broad foot for his height, and down at the narrow end he sits on his square with almost nothing to spare.
Setting up and packing away is a slower job than you may be used to, and the set needs somewhere that will take the load when it is not on the board. That is part of owning something like this.
Think about what sits underneath it. A metal army this heavy wants a board that can carry it on a table that will not move, and pieces are better set down than dropped onto the squares.
Care is simple enough. Dust comes off with a dry cloth, and that is the routine. Anything stronger than that is worth asking us about before you experiment on a set you have just bought.
The weight does change how you play, and it is worth knowing which way. Pieces get set down rather than pushed about, and a game on a fast clock is not what this set is for.
Who it suits is easy to say. Somebody who wants the board left standing where it can be seen, not something that appears for a game and disappears afterwards, will be well served.
I like a set that does not hedge, and this one never does. It is exactly what it looks like, and it does not pretend to be anything easier to live with.
I would buy this one for a room rather than for a tournament bag. It is the kind of set that changes what a table looks like, and that is a real reason to own one.
My reservation is the weight, and I would not talk anyone out of noticing it. This is a lot of metal to lift, pack away and find room for, and a small table or a sore wrist will make it a chore.
If what you actually want is an army you can pick up and take anywhere, this is not it, and no amount of liking the look will change that. Start with our tournament chess pieces instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Boards in the 55mm to 60mm range, and go to the top of it if the choice is yours. This king is wide at the foot, so the back rank gets tight at the bottom of the range.
3,500 grams. Heavy is the plain word for it, and it is the figure that decides most of how you will end up using these.
Brass. The finish on each side is named in the specifications below, along with the king and pawn dimensions.
Both. It is made to be played on and it is made to be looked at, and neither of those is at the other's expense.
34 chess pieces. That is a full army on each side with the spares on top of it, so a promotion is covered without improvising. What is in the box is listed in full below.
No, neither one. This listing is the chessmen on their own, so both are separate purchases. Match any board you buy to the square window in the specifications below.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King |
109mm high (4.3 inch), 43mm base |
|
Pawn |
50mm high (2.0 inch), 31mm base |
|
Dark pieces |
Antiqued Brass |
|
Light pieces |
Silvered Brass |
|
Recommended square size |
55mm to 60mm (2.16 inch to 2.36 inch) |
|
Total weight of pieces |
3,500 grams (7.7 lbs) |
|
Piece count |
34 |
|
Chess board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces in antiqued brass and silvered brass, including a spare queen of each colour
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.
