The timeless game of chess has been through so many makeovers that these 69 chess-inspired innovations barely scratch the surface. The game of wits opens itself up beautifully to so many adaptations. From famous cartoon characters to edible versions, the game of chess continues to show its relevance.
Since chess was often considered a gentleman’s past time, it is not surprising that various luxury versions of the classic set have made such a splash. More of a show piece than a plaything, these opulent board games allude to excessive wealth and a cultured sensibility. If a game can say that, it’s no small wonder pricey chess sets sell like hot cakes.
With so many possibilities, this ever adaptable mindgame will continue to stand the test of time handily. I’m sure Bobby Fisher would be proud, whereever he is.
69 Chess-Inspired Innovations
From Portraits of Historical Female Icons to Monstrous LEGO Games:
Susan Keefe — Oct 23, 2011 — Life-Stages
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15 Awesomely Original Chess Sets
From Weapon Wrought Chess Sets to Mind Games for Gamers
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Portraits of Historical Female Icons
‘Regal Twelve' by Alexia Sinclair
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20 Beatlemania Breakthroughs
Beatles Merchandise From Finger Drums to Fab Four Footwear
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Sci-Fi Robot Games
The Star Wars Droid Chess Set Pits C-3PO Against R2-D2
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Nerdy Chess Sets
The LEGO Star Wars Chess Set is to Be Played by Dedicated Geeks
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Disappearing Chess Pieces
The Alice Chess Set
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$224,000 Chess Sets
186ct Diamond Chess Set is for Serious (Rich) Players
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Edible Strategy Games
The PIKDA Chessboard Feeds Guests With Food and Fun
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$40,00 Chess & $27,000 Backgammon Sets
Renault F1 Team Collection
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Luminous Board Games
Brent Blake's Electric Chess Set Will Give You an Electrifying Experien
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Glowing Geek Games
The LED Checkers and Chess Set Gives Classic Games a Bright Twist
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Extravagant Chess Set
Diamonds & Gold Don't Play Games
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Fantasy Chess Sets
The Pirates vs. Ninjas Checker Set Spices Games Up
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Massive Chess Sets
Spanish Designer Jaime Hayon Creates 'The Tournament' Board Game
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Fashion-Forward Board Games
The Hammond Chess Set from Ralph Lauren is One Luxurious Design
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Chess Robots With Fake Arms
Novag 2Robot Chess Game
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Stylish Strategy Games
Strategize Stylish Moves With the Paul Smith Chess Set
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Mind-Blowing Block Games
The 4,000 Piece LEGO Chess Set by Derek Seiple
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Green Chess
Recycled Auto Part Chess Set
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Musical Board Games
The Vacuum Tube Chess Set by Paul Fryer is a Vintage Marvel
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Picturesque Board Games
The Samurai Chess Set Has a Built-In Zen Garden
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Doubly Nerdy Games
The LEGO 'Empire Strikes Back' Chess Set
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Strategy Game Furniture
The Flipboard Chesstable Makes Your House Feel Like a Park
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LEGO Strategy Games
The Mini LEGO Chess Set by Akunthita
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Minimalist Logic Games
The Naef Bauhaus Chess Set Values Mind Over Material Matter
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3D Chessboards
Ji Lee Turns Chess Into an Epic Battle
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Gameboards for Extreme Conditions
New Wave Chess & Checkers
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Yard-Sized Board Games
Chess Pieces Fit for an Alice in Wonderland Game Experience
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Mind Games for Gamers
Super Mario Chess is the Ultimate in Geeky Gifts
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Architectural Strategy Games
The Calatrava Chess Set Features Designs from the Famous Architect
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Beefed-Up Board Games
Childhood Entertainment Gets Touch of High Class
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Hair Clip Chess Pieces
The Mirage Portable Chess Set Clips Back Those Hair Complaints
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Sci-Fi Strategy Games
The Aliens Deluxe Chess Set is Perfect for Aliens Superfans
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Woodcut Game Sets
The Sustainable Chess Set is Made from Only One Sheet of Plywood
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Wall-Mounted Board Games
Straight Up Chess
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Weapon-Wrought Games
The Bullet Chess Set Features Pieces Made from .223 Caliber Shells
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Monstrous LEGO Games
This Monster Chess LEGO Set is Electronically Controlled
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Thinking Tables
The AI Chess Table
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Whiskey Strategy Games
The Jack Daniel's Chess Set is a Superior Drinking Game
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Stylish Board Games
Brass Skeleton Key Chess Set For the Fashionably Competitive
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Decadent Chessboards
Chocolate Chess Provides Winner With a Treat
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Board Game Art
Extraordinarily Creative Artworks Inspired by the Classic Game of Chess
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Micro Videogame Masterpieces
The Legend of Zelda Chess Set by Ben Howard Brings Life to the Board
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Cubist Chess Sets
Jaroslva Jurica Designs the Game After Pavel Janak´s Architecture
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Sweet Strategic Games
The Confectionary Chess Board Cake by DahliaCakes is Delicious
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Minimalist Board Games
The Cardboard Chess by Londji is Made Entirely from Cardboard
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Atypical Board Games
Alessia Mazzarella Creates the Wittiest Chess Set of Them All
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Illuminated Strategy Games
The LED Chess & Checker Set Lets You Play Nocturnally
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Charitable Automotive Games
The Bentley Chess Set Gets Auctioned off for a Good Cause
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Revolutionary Chess Sets
Democratic Chess Makes the Classic Strategy Game Fairer for the Pawns
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Blinged-Out Board Games
The Static vs Kinetic Chess Set has Beauty and Brains
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Greek-Inspired Strategy Games
The Krisztian Griz Chess Set is Architecturally Sound
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Interactive Luxury Chess Sets
Make Your Move on the Hi-Tech Barbara Kruger Chess Set
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Photographers' Strategy Games
The LensRental Chess Set Pits Nikon Against Canon
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Compact Chess Sets
Lanier Graham Designs Minimalistic Chess Pieces for Easy Traveling
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Chainmail Chess Sets
David Austin Captures the Past for a Classic Game Remake
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Solo Strategy Games
Solitaire Chess Hones Your Knowledge and Skill of the Game
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Chess Boxing
Rocky Balboa Vs Bobby Fischer
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Political Strategy Games
The America VS. Taliban Chess Set Lets You Checkmake Bin Laden with Bush
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Trickster Gameboards
Trapdoor Checkers Game Features Strategic 'Potholes'
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Edible Chess Sets
Play Your Game and Eat it Too
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Play With Ringo's Hands
Luxury Chess Set
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Celestial Chess Sets
Jerod Hugghins Designs a Chess Set Similar to Battleship
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Guiding Game Pieces
The Intuitive Chess Set Helps You Remember All the Moves
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Strategy Game Bottle Plugs
The Chess Piece Wine Stopper Checks Open Bottles of Pinot
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Themed Chess Sets
Hockey, Fishing, Cowboys & More
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Bicycle Chess
3 Person Bikes: Built for 2 Players and a Driver
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Chessboard Clocks
This Clock Makes You Feel Like a Grandmaster
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Virtual Chess Games
The DIY Internet Chess Table Uses a Webcam to Transfer Your Moves
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