MBS Chess® Set Laminated Vinyl Edition

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!

The laminated vinyl edition boards are lightweight yet sturdy as they are mounted on high density fibre boards. The perfect partner to the NEW compact design of the MBS Chess Pieces©.

* 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.

Description

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

Key Features:

  • The perfect format for competitive chess games.
  • Features new rules and variations to the traditional game of chess.
  • Introduction of a new Princess© piece to the board. 
  • Each MBS Chess© Laminated Vinyl Edition boards are printed onto a robust hardboard (HDF), ensuring many years of gameplay.
  • Board is finished with a black felt backing.  
  • Personalise your chess set by selecting custom colours for your MBS Chess Pieces©.
  • MBS Chess Pieces© feature a new compact design.

 

MBS Chess Pieces©

A striking industrial aesthetic in a NEW compact size. Seven uniquely designed chess pieces milled in Australia using premium grade aluminium. The perfect partner to the MBS Chess® Laminated Vinyl Edition and MBS Multi Player Chess™ Laminated Vinyl Edition boards. 

The pieces in MBS Multiplayer Chess™ Laminated Vinyl Edition and MBS Chess®  Laminated Vinyl Edition are:

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

 

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.
  • Unique industrial aesthetic in a NEW compact size. 
  • Complete customisation is made possible Custom colours available to create a truly unique MBS Multiplayer Chess™ Laminated Vinyl Edition and MBS Chess®  Laminated Vinyl Edition 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

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.

Material (Chess Pieces)

Industrially Coated Aluminium

Country of Origin

Australia

King Height

8cm/3.15 inches

King Base Diameter

3.7 cm / 1.46 in

Basepad Material

Black felt

Square Size

Standard

Chess Board Footprint

57.2 cm x 57.2 cm / 22.52 in x 22.52 in

Chess Board Height

0.9 cm / 0.35 in

Chess Board Weight

3 kg approx

Total Number of Pieces

36

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