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This is the set that gets used. A 79mm king in black dyed and natural white solid plastic, 32 pieces, and a 40cm roll-up board that goes flat on a table and rolls away again when the room is needed for something else. It sits in our tournament chess sets collection.
The pattern is a basic Staunton with a sturdy knight, which is the right choice for a club or a school where a set gets handled by a lot of different people. The pieces are made in India and carry a surface coating that keeps fingerprints and smudges off both colours.
Every piece is felted on the base with thick green felt, so the set is quiet to play and kind to the board underneath it. The king base is a broad 33mm and the board squares are 45mm, which is a fit that leaves room to move around the back rank.
Plastic tournament sets divide on two things: how tall the king is and how much the pieces weigh. This one is on the compact side of the category at 79mm, which is why the board it ships with is 40cm rather than the 50cm a full club set needs.
Sterling's Checkmate Tournament 94mm set with a 50cm board is the larger alternative, with a 94mm king on a 50cm board, and it is the one to look at if the set will live on a dedicated table rather than move between rooms. The trade is bulk: a 50cm board does not roll into a bag beside a laptop.
At 340g for all 32 pieces this set is light in the hand. If you want plastic pieces with more mass behind them, the Player Series Tournament plastic pieces at 97mm is the comparison worth making before you decide.
Square size is set by the king base, not by the king height. A 33mm base on a 45mm square leaves about six millimetres of clear board on each side, which is enough that a crowded centre still reads cleanly and enough that adult fingers can lift a piece without knocking its neighbour.
The 40cm board that follows from those squares is the practical size for a kitchen table, a classroom desk or a train table. It is smaller than a club standard board, and that is the point of it: this is a set designed to be carried to the game rather than to wait at home for one.
A roll-up board solves the two problems a folding board has. There is no hinge line running through the centre of the position, and there is no rigid panel to find room for in a bag. It rolls to something you can hold in one hand and lies down flat again on the next table.
Give a newly unrolled board a few minutes to settle before the first game, or run a hand across it to flatten the last of the curl. Stored rolled rather than folded, it stays flat and unmarked for years, which is why a roll-up board holds up so well under club use.
The whole army weighs 340g, and that number tells you most of what you need to know about the feel. These are light pieces. They lift quickly, they suit blitz, and a full set travels in a bag without you noticing it is there.
The flip side is that light pieces move if the table is knocked, and an open window or a ceiling fan can shift a pawn on a roll-up surface. The green felt helps by adding grip as well as quiet. If a solid, planted feel matters more to you than portability, that is a fair reason to look at a heavier set instead.
The coating is the detail worth noticing here: plastic sets pick up fingerprints and grey marks from constant handling, and a surface that resists them is what keeps a club set looking presentable in its third year. The caveat is weight, because 340g across 32 pieces is genuinely light and these pieces will not sit through a knocked table the way a weighted set does. That makes this a coach's set, a school set and a travel set rather than a centrepiece. If you want plastic that feels planted under the hand, spend up to a weighted line instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Yes. A 40cm roll-up board with 45mm squares comes with the 32 pieces.
The 32 pieces come to 340g in total, so they are light in the hand rather than heavily weighted. Every base carries thick green felt, which adds grip and keeps the set quiet.
The king is 79mm (3.11 inch) on a 33mm base, the queen is 72mm, the bishop 62mm, the knight 54mm, the rook 45mm and the pawn 43mm.
A 33mm king base works well on 45mm squares and is still comfortable on 50mm. Anything larger starts to look sparse. Other sizes are listed across our chess boards collection.
Wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry before rolling it up. Store it rolled rather than folded so it stays flat.
No. This listing is the 32 pieces and the roll-up board.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
79mm (3.11 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
33mm (1.29 inch) |
|
Queen height |
72mm (2.83 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
32mm (1.25 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Knight height |
54mm (2.12 inch) |
|
Rook height |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
43mm (1.69 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
25mm (0.98 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Black dyed solid plastic |
|
Light pieces |
Natural white solid plastic |
|
Finish |
Coated to reduce fingerprints and smudges |
|
Bases |
Thick green felt on every piece |
|
Piece count |
32, no spare queens included |
|
Chess pieces weight |
340g total |
|
Board size |
40cm roll-up board |
|
Board square size |
45mm |
|
Pieces origin |
Made in India |
|
Storage bag |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in black dyed and natural white solid plastic
One 40cm roll-up chess board with 45mm squares
Spare queens are 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.
This is the set that gets used. A 79mm king in black dyed and natural white solid plastic, 32 pieces, and a 40cm roll-up board that goes flat on a table and rolls away again when the room is needed for something else. It sits in our tournament chess sets collection.
The pattern is a basic Staunton with a sturdy knight, which is the right choice for a club or a school where a set gets handled by a lot of different people. The pieces are made in India and carry a surface coating that keeps fingerprints and smudges off both colours.
Every piece is felted on the base with thick green felt, so the set is quiet to play and kind to the board underneath it. The king base is a broad 33mm and the board squares are 45mm, which is a fit that leaves room to move around the back rank.
Plastic tournament sets divide on two things: how tall the king is and how much the pieces weigh. This one is on the compact side of the category at 79mm, which is why the board it ships with is 40cm rather than the 50cm a full club set needs.
Sterling's Checkmate Tournament 94mm set with a 50cm board is the larger alternative, with a 94mm king on a 50cm board, and it is the one to look at if the set will live on a dedicated table rather than move between rooms. The trade is bulk: a 50cm board does not roll into a bag beside a laptop.
At 340g for all 32 pieces this set is light in the hand. If you want plastic pieces with more mass behind them, the Player Series Tournament plastic pieces at 97mm is the comparison worth making before you decide.
Square size is set by the king base, not by the king height. A 33mm base on a 45mm square leaves about six millimetres of clear board on each side, which is enough that a crowded centre still reads cleanly and enough that adult fingers can lift a piece without knocking its neighbour.
The 40cm board that follows from those squares is the practical size for a kitchen table, a classroom desk or a train table. It is smaller than a club standard board, and that is the point of it: this is a set designed to be carried to the game rather than to wait at home for one.
A roll-up board solves the two problems a folding board has. There is no hinge line running through the centre of the position, and there is no rigid panel to find room for in a bag. It rolls to something you can hold in one hand and lies down flat again on the next table.
Give a newly unrolled board a few minutes to settle before the first game, or run a hand across it to flatten the last of the curl. Stored rolled rather than folded, it stays flat and unmarked for years, which is why a roll-up board holds up so well under club use.
The whole army weighs 340g, and that number tells you most of what you need to know about the feel. These are light pieces. They lift quickly, they suit blitz, and a full set travels in a bag without you noticing it is there.
The flip side is that light pieces move if the table is knocked, and an open window or a ceiling fan can shift a pawn on a roll-up surface. The green felt helps by adding grip as well as quiet. If a solid, planted feel matters more to you than portability, that is a fair reason to look at a heavier set instead.
The coating is the detail worth noticing here: plastic sets pick up fingerprints and grey marks from constant handling, and a surface that resists them is what keeps a club set looking presentable in its third year. The caveat is weight, because 340g across 32 pieces is genuinely light and these pieces will not sit through a knocked table the way a weighted set does. That makes this a coach's set, a school set and a travel set rather than a centrepiece. If you want plastic that feels planted under the hand, spend up to a weighted line instead.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Yes. A 40cm roll-up board with 45mm squares comes with the 32 pieces.
The 32 pieces come to 340g in total, so they are light in the hand rather than heavily weighted. Every base carries thick green felt, which adds grip and keeps the set quiet.
The king is 79mm (3.11 inch) on a 33mm base, the queen is 72mm, the bishop 62mm, the knight 54mm, the rook 45mm and the pawn 43mm.
A 33mm king base works well on 45mm squares and is still comfortable on 50mm. Anything larger starts to look sparse. Other sizes are listed across our chess boards collection.
Wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry before rolling it up. Store it rolled rather than folded so it stays flat.
No. This listing is the 32 pieces and the roll-up board.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
79mm (3.11 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
33mm (1.29 inch) |
|
Queen height |
72mm (2.83 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
32mm (1.25 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
62mm (2.44 inch) |
|
Knight height |
54mm (2.12 inch) |
|
Rook height |
45mm (1.77 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
43mm (1.69 inch) |
|
Pawn base diameter |
25mm (0.98 inch) |
|
Dark pieces |
Black dyed solid plastic |
|
Light pieces |
Natural white solid plastic |
|
Finish |
Coated to reduce fingerprints and smudges |
|
Bases |
Thick green felt on every piece |
|
Piece count |
32, no spare queens included |
|
Chess pieces weight |
340g total |
|
Board size |
40cm roll-up board |
|
Board square size |
45mm |
|
Pieces origin |
Made in India |
|
Storage bag |
Not included |
32 chess pieces in black dyed and natural white solid plastic
One 40cm roll-up chess board with 45mm squares
Spare queens are 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.
