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The useful thing about this set is how little board it demands. An 88mm king on a 37mm base sits happily on anything from 45mm to 55mm squares, which is a wider window than almost anything else we carry, and it means it will fit whatever board you already own rather than sending you looking for a new one.
The proportions step down cleanly: 76mm queen, 68mm bishop, 63mm knight, 50mm rook, 45mm pawn. Nothing crowds and nothing surprises you, which is exactly what you want from a set you are going to play on regularly rather than display.
Rosewood against boxwood, weighted to 1,100g across 34 pieces. It sits in our Staunton chess pieces range.
We carry several sets around the 88mm to 90mm mark and the separator between them is usually the base, not the height. This one is on the slim side at 37mm, where comparable sets run 40mm to 42mm.
That difference is what opens up the board range. A 42mm base at this height wants 55mm squares and nothing smaller; 37mm works from 45mm up. If you have a 45mm or 50mm board and have been finding most full sized sets too big for it, this is the practical answer.
On timber it is rosewood, which sits between sheesham and ebony in both colour and price: a warm mid to dark brown with the grain clearly visible, rather than the near black of ebony or the golden brown of sheesham. Compare across our wood chess pieces range.
Base diameter, not king height, is what decides which board a set belongs on. The rule of thumb is that the king base should cover somewhere around three quarters of a square, which puts a 37mm base right in range for a 50mm board and still comfortable on 45mm or 55mm.
The trade is stability. A narrower foot under the same height is inherently easier to knock over than a wide one, and weighting only partly makes up for it. At 1,100g these are properly weighted and behave well in normal play, but they are not the set to buy if your board lives on a table that gets bumped.
Rosewood here is Dalbergia latifolia, Indian rosewood proper rather than the lighter sheesham that often carries the same trade name. The heartwood runs from a warm chocolate brown to a deeper purplish brown with darker streaking, and the grain is open enough to see clearly across a piece.
Against boxwood it gives strong but not stark contrast: the two sides separate clearly in normal light without the hard black-on-cream of an ebony set. It is dense and takes a hand polish well, which is why the shine on these pieces has depth rather than sitting on the surface.
Anything from 45mm to 55mm squares. At 45mm the board looks dense and traditional; at 55mm the pieces have room and the individual profiles read more clearly. Both are correct, so pick by the board you own.
At 88mm the king sits just below the usual 95mm to 100mm tournament band, so this is a home and casual club set rather than a rated play set. No board is included. Every board in our chess boards collection lists its square size, and the wider chess pieces collection carries the recommendation on each set.
The reason to buy this one is fit. A 37mm base at 88mm is unusually slim, and it means the set works on 45mm, 50mm and 55mm boards alike, which is genuinely useful if you already own a board and do not want to buy another. The rosewood is real rosewood rather than sheesham under a loose name, and 1,100g is enough weighting to feel right in the hand. Two things to weigh up. That slim base is less stable than a wider one, so it is not the set for a busy table. And at 88mm it is below tournament height, so if you want something to take to a club, look at the 95mm to 100mm patterns instead. As a set to keep out and play on at home, it is well judged.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Anything from 45mm to 55mm squares. The slim 37mm king base gives a wider window than most sets, so it will suit whichever of those you already own.
Dalbergia latifolia, Indian rosewood, rather than the lighter sheesham that sometimes carries the same trade name. It runs warm chocolate to purplish brown with darker streaking and visible open grain.
At 88mm the king sits below the usual 95mm to 100mm band, so it is a home and casual club set rather than a rated play set.
They are weighted to around 1,100g with an iron stud in each base and behave well in normal play. The 37mm base is slimmer than average, though, so they are less forgiving of a knocked table than a wide based set.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
88mm (3.5 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
37mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Queen height |
76mm (3.0 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
35mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
68mm (2.7 inch) |
|
Knight height |
63mm (2.5 inch) |
|
Rook height |
50mm (2.0 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
45mm (1.8 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
32mm (1.2 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,100g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
45mm to 55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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.
The useful thing about this set is how little board it demands. An 88mm king on a 37mm base sits happily on anything from 45mm to 55mm squares, which is a wider window than almost anything else we carry, and it means it will fit whatever board you already own rather than sending you looking for a new one.
The proportions step down cleanly: 76mm queen, 68mm bishop, 63mm knight, 50mm rook, 45mm pawn. Nothing crowds and nothing surprises you, which is exactly what you want from a set you are going to play on regularly rather than display.
Rosewood against boxwood, weighted to 1,100g across 34 pieces. It sits in our Staunton chess pieces range.
We carry several sets around the 88mm to 90mm mark and the separator between them is usually the base, not the height. This one is on the slim side at 37mm, where comparable sets run 40mm to 42mm.
That difference is what opens up the board range. A 42mm base at this height wants 55mm squares and nothing smaller; 37mm works from 45mm up. If you have a 45mm or 50mm board and have been finding most full sized sets too big for it, this is the practical answer.
On timber it is rosewood, which sits between sheesham and ebony in both colour and price: a warm mid to dark brown with the grain clearly visible, rather than the near black of ebony or the golden brown of sheesham. Compare across our wood chess pieces range.
Base diameter, not king height, is what decides which board a set belongs on. The rule of thumb is that the king base should cover somewhere around three quarters of a square, which puts a 37mm base right in range for a 50mm board and still comfortable on 45mm or 55mm.
The trade is stability. A narrower foot under the same height is inherently easier to knock over than a wide one, and weighting only partly makes up for it. At 1,100g these are properly weighted and behave well in normal play, but they are not the set to buy if your board lives on a table that gets bumped.
Rosewood here is Dalbergia latifolia, Indian rosewood proper rather than the lighter sheesham that often carries the same trade name. The heartwood runs from a warm chocolate brown to a deeper purplish brown with darker streaking, and the grain is open enough to see clearly across a piece.
Against boxwood it gives strong but not stark contrast: the two sides separate clearly in normal light without the hard black-on-cream of an ebony set. It is dense and takes a hand polish well, which is why the shine on these pieces has depth rather than sitting on the surface.
Anything from 45mm to 55mm squares. At 45mm the board looks dense and traditional; at 55mm the pieces have room and the individual profiles read more clearly. Both are correct, so pick by the board you own.
At 88mm the king sits just below the usual 95mm to 100mm tournament band, so this is a home and casual club set rather than a rated play set. No board is included. Every board in our chess boards collection lists its square size, and the wider chess pieces collection carries the recommendation on each set.
The reason to buy this one is fit. A 37mm base at 88mm is unusually slim, and it means the set works on 45mm, 50mm and 55mm boards alike, which is genuinely useful if you already own a board and do not want to buy another. The rosewood is real rosewood rather than sheesham under a loose name, and 1,100g is enough weighting to feel right in the hand. Two things to weigh up. That slim base is less stable than a wider one, so it is not the set for a busy table. And at 88mm it is below tournament height, so if you want something to take to a club, look at the 95mm to 100mm patterns instead. As a set to keep out and play on at home, it is well judged.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Anything from 45mm to 55mm squares. The slim 37mm king base gives a wider window than most sets, so it will suit whichever of those you already own.
Dalbergia latifolia, Indian rosewood, rather than the lighter sheesham that sometimes carries the same trade name. It runs warm chocolate to purplish brown with darker streaking and visible open grain.
At 88mm the king sits below the usual 95mm to 100mm band, so it is a home and casual club set rather than a rated play set.
They are weighted to around 1,100g with an iron stud in each base and behave well in normal play. The 37mm base is slimmer than average, though, so they are less forgiving of a knocked table than a wide based set.
No. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
88mm (3.5 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
37mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Queen height |
76mm (3.0 inch) |
|
Queen base diameter |
35mm (1.4 inch) |
|
Bishop height |
68mm (2.7 inch) |
|
Knight height |
63mm (2.5 inch) |
|
Rook height |
50mm (2.0 inch) |
|
Pawn height |
45mm (1.8 inch) |
|
Officer base diameter |
32mm (1.2 inch), bishop, knight and rook |
|
Dark pieces |
Rosewood |
|
Light pieces |
Boxwood |
|
Weighting |
Weighted, thick green felt on every base |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Total set weight |
1,100g approximate |
|
Recommended square size |
45mm to 55mm |
|
Origin |
Hand carved in India |
|
Board |
Not included |
34 chess pieces, including two spare queens
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.
