95Unique parts
979Total parts
This LEGO MOC is a gorgeous, fully functional chess set.
Particular attention was made to the design of the Kings, Queens, Bishops, Knights (AKA Horses) and Rooks (AKA Castles). The Kings' and Queens' heads are adorned with their traditional respective crosses and crowns, in solid gold. The bishops' hats' design (two shield-shaped stiffened halves that face the front and back) were inspired by miter (or mitre) worn by actual bishops. The goal for the design of the Knights was to mimic the bust and mane of a ferocious prancing stallion. Inspiration for the Rooks' design was derived from an actual castle turret adorned with majestic banners. These designs required endless hours of tinkering/tweaking to get them just right!
The challenge was to make a chessboard box that was strong enough to house two hidden functional trays, used for storing the black and white chess pieces when not in use. To this end, the sides of the chess board box were enlarged, and a hidden support wall was built inside the box, to aid the trays in supporting the chessboard overhead.
Ideally, the chess set should be proudly displayed on a table with its chess pieces placed on the board ready to commence a game!
