MBS Chess® Set

Welcome to the world of MBS Chess©. A revolutionary 2 player chess game for the new age. Are you ready to experience the excitement and strategic challenges that await you with MBS Chess©? With a nod to tradition and the right amount of innovation, this avant garde game delivers a new way to play. With new rules and the introduction of the Princess© piece to the board your chess prowess will be tested to the limit! 

These luxurious sets have been meticulously handcrafted by MBS Chess© artisans to exacting standards.

*The wood used for standard ready-made boards is dependent on wood type available. Currently, the boards are being made from mahogany and rosewood for the borders and maple or walnut for the squares. All chess boards and pieces are sold as sets and cannot be separated. Ensure you make your selection carefully as there cannot be any refunds or exchanges.

For Custom Chess Sets:

Please email [email protected] and specify preferred wood type, square size and colours of MBS Chess Pieces© including codes for custom colours.

For Ready to Ship Boards:

Description

MBS Chess© – are you ready to make your move?

Key Features:

  • A true statement piece for your living space.
  • Features new rules and variations to the traditional game of chess. 
  • Introduction of a new Princess© piece to the board. 
  • Each MBS Chess© Board is handcrafted in Sydney Australia using the finest woods from around the world. 
  • Customise the look of your MBS Chess© set by selecting the timber for the squares and trim. 
  • Personalise your chess set by selecting custom colours for your MBS Chess Pieces©.

 

MBS Chess Pieces©

State of the art chess pieces with a striking industrial aesthetic. Seven uniquely designed chess pieces milled in Australia using premium grade aluminium. The perfect partner to the MBS Chess® and MBS Multi Player Chess™ boards. 

The pieces in MBS Multiplayer Chess™ and MBS Chess® are:

  • The Pawn
  • The Bishop
  • The Knight
  • The Rook 
  • The Princess©
  • The Queen 
  • The King 

 

Each high-end chess piece sits stoically upon the MBS Chess® and MBS Multi Player Chess™ boards. 

Key Features:

  • The NEW Princess© piece adds an additional piece to the board to add a layer of complexity and challenge to the game. 
  • Select from a range of 9 stylish colours including: black, blue, gold, green, purple, red, silver, white and yellow. 
  • Complete customisation is made possible Custom colours available to create a truly unique MBS Multiplayer Chess™ and MBS Chess® set.
  • Each MBS Chess Piece set incorporates 36 pieces.
  • Each piece is milled in Sydney using premium grade aluminium. 

 

Movements by piece:

  • The Pawn – Moves one square forward, but on its first move, it can move two squares forward.It captures diagonally one square forward.
  • The Bishop – Moves any number of squares diagonally.
  • The Knight – Moves in an ‘L-shape,’ two squares in a straight direction, and then one square perpendicular to that.
  • The Rook – Moves any number of squares horizontally or vertically.
  • The Princess© – Moves any number of squares as the Queen does diagonally, horizontally and vertically and with the additional moves of the Knight which moves in an ‘L-shape,’ two squares in a straight direction, and then one square perpendicular
  • The Queen – Moves any number of squares diagonally, horizontally, or vertically. 
  • The King – Moves one square in any direction.

Additional information

Disclaimers

The wood used for standard ready-made boards is dependent on wood type available, currently the boards are being made from mahogany and rosewood for the square’s with maple or walnut. All chess boards and pieces are sold as sets and cannot be separated. Ensure you make your selection carefully as there cannot be any refunds or exchanges.

Wood Board

Mahogany, Rosewood

Wood Squares

Maple, Walnut

Material (Chess Pieces)

Industrially Coated Aluminium

Country of Origin

Australia

King Height

12 cm / 4.72 in

King Base Diameter

3.7 cm / 1.46 in

Basepad Material

Felt

Square Size

Standard

Chess Board Footprint

56 cm x 56 cm / 22.05 in x 22.05 in

Chess Board Height

5.5 cm / 2.17 in

Chess Board Weight

20 kg approx

Total Number of Pieces

36

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