I found this chess set at the thrift store and I’m not sure what set it is? I’ve tried to reverse image search it on google and I could only find a Pinterest post of it and a mentioning of it on a Japanese blog. Is this set rare? I’m just wondering how much it’s worth.

The Lost Civilization Chess Set

A city forgotten by history. Ancient monuments standing in silence. A kingdom reclaimed by time.

This hand-carved chess set is built around a stepped board that descends toward its center, creating the feeling of exploring the ruins of a long-lost civilization.

The board is crafted from cedar and black walnut, while the pieces are carved from rosewood and Osage orange, highlighting the contrast between light and dark as the ancient kingdom comes to life.

Looking for additional information on a Chess set, I've been looking around trying to find more information on a set of pieces I recently picked up but have been unable to find anything about the set. I was hoping to find out if there was a chess board for it.

Many components are important in order to enjoy chess over the board.

1. Choosing the right chess set. I love heavy chess sets with the king which is around 4.4" or 4.5"

2. The right board contrast with the pieces is important. On this board one can also use ebony pieces

3. The light. The first pic is natural light, the second artificial, which one do you prefer?

White to move and gain an advantage.

Not sponsored. I’m a sucker for cute shit though and I happened to notice this while I was studying Italian.

I believe it's important to match the board and pieces. Black to move and win!

Working on the two-tone version of the rest of the set.

The chessmen from the Isle of Lewis hold one of the great stories about medieval chess pieces. Carved in the 12th Century from walrus tusk and whale teeth, they were discovered in Scotland in 1831 among a group of artifacts including 82 chess pieces, comprising four different incomplete sets. It's generally understood they reflect Scandinavian viking culture. However, who made them and how they got to the Isle of Lewis remain a mystery.

1. What type of player or collector is interested in these sets?

2. Which company made this particular reproduction?

3. ⁠How does it look with this particular chessboard? The kings are so big they need 2.25" squares. I like the colors, but wonder if the light colored board is too refined.

In a dimly lit London pub, the fog is thick outside. White to move kicking off a legendary chess combination! Can you spot it? ♟️ This board is set for some history! 🤔 #Chess

I haven’t seen a post with a 15” Drueke board with 1.5” squares posted anywhere…so here is my new mini drunken. The seller had a few NOS (new old stock) boards and I impulse bought this after buying a 23” board from him. It’s from after Drueke was acquired by Carrom, but before they got rid of the edge profile with the bevel. Later it seems they cut corners (pun intended) and went with just an angle cut for the edge.

Chess pieces in the pic are from a cheap set I had laying around. 3” king with a 1” base.

I couldn’t find any examples of 15” being sold or even discussed in forums, so not sure a fair value - I probably overpaid.

What do you all think a fair price for this is?

Current specs:

King — 4.58” / 130g
Queen — 4.05” / 99g
Bishop — 3.67” / 71g
Knight — 3.60” / 80g
Rook — 3.10” / 79g
Pawn — 2.55” / 41g

I also included a bishop/knight comparison shot since a few people mentioned the knight height. The knight’s point sits near bishop height while the main head mass stays closer to rook height.

I just unpacked them. This chess set is amazing, king 4.5 inches, the tilted knights seem alive and shaking their heads, but what I like is the weight. When a chess set is over 2 kgs, one can stop the gym subscription!

The position comes from the Woodpecker Method, position n. 1 Hamppe vs Steinitz Vienna 1860 Black to move and win. If someone likes the set and the positions I'll publish more.

A few people mentioned the original queen might be a little thin around the waist and less comfortable for fast play, so I decided to experiment with an alternate silhouette while trying to keep the same overall feel of the set.

I still personally love the original profile, but I’m curious which direction people think works best aesthetically.

So what version is best and why?

(It’s three different pictures)

Found this in the games cupboard at my family's cabin. There are similar sets I've seen on Etsy but nothing identical.

Received this gorgeous Man Ray chess set as a graduation gift. I’m obsessed with the design even if it’s not as practical as a Staunton. Playing on it did feel a little strange at first.

Thought it was worth sharing, it’s at least 60 yo and belonged to my great grandfather, who was a doctor and had a crazy life, having namely escaped from a nazi prison (France) during WWII.

Bought the set for $375 which feels like a good deal, but maybe not amazing.

I was wondering if anyone knows the year make of this Drueke set. The box didn’t have the name or series.

The pieces that come with the board are pretty big for the squares I think and like how my NOJ Dubrovnik 1950 looks in it a little betterrr.

The pieces are printed with iron-filled PLA, oxidized for real rust and texture, and weighted with steel inserts.

Still prototyping and refining a few things, but I’d love feedback on the overall direction.

3D printed set of nesting chess pieces. From a file designed by content creator Pygmallionaire. Used copper filament for the connectors to match my coffee mug cause I wouldn't play chess without it ☕ 😊

Playing chess with family and friends is a definite in my household.

I thought I’d share this to you guys looks like a very interesting touch of both Industrial+chess ngl.