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A themed chess set only earns its place if it still plays properly. This one does. Thirty four weighted pieces in painted solid plastic, red on one side and blue on the other, with a rigid 45cm board and 50mm squares.
The king stands 98mm on a 38mm base, which is club height rather than novelty height. At 820g the pieces are weighted, so they sit down on the surface instead of skating across it, and the paint goes onto solid mouldings rather than hollow shells.
The board is the heavy part of the package, 12mm thick and 1,890g in solid plastic. The set sits in our theme chess sets collection.
Three things separate this listing from a plain plastic set: colour, weighting and what arrives in the carton. Take the Club Series as the comparison. It is pieces on their own, in black against a white light side, on a 97mm king, and a board has to be found for it separately.
These stand at 98mm and are weighted, at 820g across the 34, which puts them a millimetre or so taller than the Club Series and a little lighter than its 864g. Against the unweighted International Series at 450g the difference is the other way and much larger, so the mass rather than the size is what a buyer feels moving between them.
The board is the real point of difference. A 12mm solid plastic surface at 1,890g is a rigid panel rather than a mat, so it stays flat on the table and does not curl at the corners. Any other pairing we carry is listed across our plastic chess sets collection.
Red against blue is a genuine change from black against white. Both sides read strongly under normal room lighting and neither gets mistaken for the other at a glance, which is the practical case for a coloured set. In dim light the separation is smaller than a black and white set gives you, because two mid tone colours sit closer together than a dark and a light one do.
The weighting is what decides whether a themed set is a toy. At 820g across 34 pieces these average around 24g, which is enough for a piece to stay where it is placed and for a bumped table to leave the position standing. Under the paint the mouldings are solid plastic, not hollow.
The board measures 45cm square with 50mm playing squares, in solid plastic, 12mm thick and 1,890g. Those figures matter more than they look. At 12mm it is a rigid panel rather than a flexible surface, and at close to two kilograms it stays exactly where it is put once the game starts.
Fifty millimetre squares under a 38mm king base is a comfortable ratio. The royal pair sits clear at the opening, and the officer bases keep enough air between them that a crowded back rank stays readable. Pieces and board together come to 2,710g, most of it underneath rather than on top.
A painted set gets bought for a reason a plain one does not: it goes on a table where chess needs to look inviting rather than serious. That is a living room, a classroom, a holiday gift, or a present for someone who plays a little and would enjoy the theme more than another black and white set.
None of that is a compromise on size. Ninety eight millimetres is a full club height king and 45cm is a full size playing surface, so a real game happens on it. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board. No storage box. The plain tournament alternatives sit in our chess pieces collection.
The board is the surprise here. A 12mm solid plastic panel at 1,890g is a proper playing surface rather than the thin mat a themed set usually ships with, and it carries more than twice the weight of the pieces standing on it. Two things to weigh: painted surfaces mark more readily than dyed ones, so this is a set to enjoy at home rather than carry to a club week after week, and red against blue separates less cleanly in low light than black against white. It suits a gift buyer, a family table, or anyone who wants the theme without dropping down to toy sized equipment.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
98mm, which is 3.87 inches, on a 38mm base. That is full club height rather than a reduced novelty size.
45cm square with 50mm playing squares, in solid plastic, 12mm thick and around 1,890g.
Yes. The 34 pieces weigh around 820g together, roughly 24g each, on solid plastic mouldings under the paint.
Around 2,710g, which is 820g of pieces on an 1,890g board. Most of the weight is in the playing surface.
It plays. Full height pieces, a full size board and two spare queens for promotion. Alternatives without the theme sit across our chess sets collection.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
98mm (3.87 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
38mm |
|
Queen height |
82mm |
|
Bishop height |
65mm |
|
Knight height |
58mm |
|
Rook height |
57mm |
|
Pawn height |
48mm |
|
Light pieces |
Red solid plastic, painted |
|
Dark pieces |
Blue solid plastic, painted |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
820g approximate |
|
Board size |
45.21cm x 45.21cm (17.8 inch) |
|
Board square size |
50mm (1.97 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
12mm |
|
Board construction |
Solid plastic, 1,890g |
|
Total set weight |
2,710g approximate |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
32 painted chess pieces in red and blue solid plastic
2 spare queens, one per colour
One 45cm solid plastic chess board with 50mm squares
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.
A themed chess set only earns its place if it still plays properly. This one does. Thirty four weighted pieces in painted solid plastic, red on one side and blue on the other, with a rigid 45cm board and 50mm squares.
The king stands 98mm on a 38mm base, which is club height rather than novelty height. At 820g the pieces are weighted, so they sit down on the surface instead of skating across it, and the paint goes onto solid mouldings rather than hollow shells.
The board is the heavy part of the package, 12mm thick and 1,890g in solid plastic. The set sits in our theme chess sets collection.
Three things separate this listing from a plain plastic set: colour, weighting and what arrives in the carton. Take the Club Series as the comparison. It is pieces on their own, in black against a white light side, on a 97mm king, and a board has to be found for it separately.
These stand at 98mm and are weighted, at 820g across the 34, which puts them a millimetre or so taller than the Club Series and a little lighter than its 864g. Against the unweighted International Series at 450g the difference is the other way and much larger, so the mass rather than the size is what a buyer feels moving between them.
The board is the real point of difference. A 12mm solid plastic surface at 1,890g is a rigid panel rather than a mat, so it stays flat on the table and does not curl at the corners. Any other pairing we carry is listed across our plastic chess sets collection.
Red against blue is a genuine change from black against white. Both sides read strongly under normal room lighting and neither gets mistaken for the other at a glance, which is the practical case for a coloured set. In dim light the separation is smaller than a black and white set gives you, because two mid tone colours sit closer together than a dark and a light one do.
The weighting is what decides whether a themed set is a toy. At 820g across 34 pieces these average around 24g, which is enough for a piece to stay where it is placed and for a bumped table to leave the position standing. Under the paint the mouldings are solid plastic, not hollow.
The board measures 45cm square with 50mm playing squares, in solid plastic, 12mm thick and 1,890g. Those figures matter more than they look. At 12mm it is a rigid panel rather than a flexible surface, and at close to two kilograms it stays exactly where it is put once the game starts.
Fifty millimetre squares under a 38mm king base is a comfortable ratio. The royal pair sits clear at the opening, and the officer bases keep enough air between them that a crowded back rank stays readable. Pieces and board together come to 2,710g, most of it underneath rather than on top.
A painted set gets bought for a reason a plain one does not: it goes on a table where chess needs to look inviting rather than serious. That is a living room, a classroom, a holiday gift, or a present for someone who plays a little and would enjoy the theme more than another black and white set.
None of that is a compromise on size. Ninety eight millimetres is a full club height king and 45cm is a full size playing surface, so a real game happens on it. Thirty four pieces including two spare queens, plus the board. No storage box. The plain tournament alternatives sit in our chess pieces collection.
The board is the surprise here. A 12mm solid plastic panel at 1,890g is a proper playing surface rather than the thin mat a themed set usually ships with, and it carries more than twice the weight of the pieces standing on it. Two things to weigh: painted surfaces mark more readily than dyed ones, so this is a set to enjoy at home rather than carry to a club week after week, and red against blue separates less cleanly in low light than black against white. It suits a gift buyer, a family table, or anyone who wants the theme without dropping down to toy sized equipment.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
98mm, which is 3.87 inches, on a 38mm base. That is full club height rather than a reduced novelty size.
45cm square with 50mm playing squares, in solid plastic, 12mm thick and around 1,890g.
Yes. The 34 pieces weigh around 820g together, roughly 24g each, on solid plastic mouldings under the paint.
Around 2,710g, which is 820g of pieces on an 1,890g board. Most of the weight is in the playing surface.
It plays. Full height pieces, a full size board and two spare queens for promotion. Alternatives without the theme sit across our chess sets collection.
No. This listing is the 34 pieces and the board only.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
98mm (3.87 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
38mm |
|
Queen height |
82mm |
|
Bishop height |
65mm |
|
Knight height |
58mm |
|
Rook height |
57mm |
|
Pawn height |
48mm |
|
Light pieces |
Red solid plastic, painted |
|
Dark pieces |
Blue solid plastic, painted |
|
Weighting |
Weighted |
|
Piece count |
34, including two spare queens |
|
Chess pieces weight |
820g approximate |
|
Board size |
45.21cm x 45.21cm (17.8 inch) |
|
Board square size |
50mm (1.97 inch) |
|
Board thickness |
12mm |
|
Board construction |
Solid plastic, 1,890g |
|
Total set weight |
2,710g approximate |
|
Storage box |
Not included |
32 painted chess pieces in red and blue solid plastic
2 spare queens, one per colour
One 45cm solid plastic chess board with 50mm squares
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.
