For those who value craftsmanship as much as strategy, Rolls-Royce has introduced something unexpected but unmistakably aligned with its brand ethos – a chess set designed with the same meticulous attention to detail as its iconic motorcars. The Rolls-Royce Chess Set is not just a game board. It’s a fully engineered luxury object that captures the spirit of performance, elegance, and precision in a format that lives in the heart of the home.
Every aspect of this set was developed with deliberate intent. The opening experience mimics the grand gesture of a Phantom’s coach doors, revealing a board and pieces with dramatic flair. A leather-lined base rises in a smooth motion, presenting the magnetized pieces like prized instruments ready to perform. This is not a box of parts – it’s a carefully choreographed experience that starts before the first pawn moves.
The magnetic system, refined through six iterations, creates an ideal balance between grip and glide. The pieces stay firmly in place yet move effortlessly. Storage compartments for promoted queens are integrated seamlessly, opening with a gentle touch and disappearing just as smoothly. These design touches go beyond decoration. They’re born from understanding how chess is played by those who play it well.
The pieces themselves are sculptural and unmistakably Rolls-Royce. Each form is based on traditional silhouettes, but they’ve been reimagined with geometric precision and clean, faceted lines. Crafted from ceramic-coated aluminum with polished stainless-steel tops, the pieces echo the tactile elegance of a Rolls-Royce interior – cool to the touch, weighted just right, and visually commanding.
Materials are nothing short of exceptional. The board features a machine-milled aluminum grid, laser-cut veneer squares hand-laid from the same log, and polished aluminum edges that frame the set with quiet confidence. Clients can choose from high-gloss or open-pore veneer combinations and customize the leather components in any of thirteen signature Rolls-Royce shades – from the classic to the daring.
A discreet Spirit of Ecstasy emblem marks the front and back of the set, tying it unmistakably to the legacy of the marque. The entire development took a year of dedicated design and engineering, with no compromise on form or function. Every joint, surface, and finish was tested, refined, and perfected.
What sets this apart is not just the materials or the brand name – it’s how fully this chess set captures the language of Rolls-Royce design and translates it into something for the living room or study. From the hovering board base to the luxurious feel of each piece, it brings the Rolls-Royce experience into the rituals of everyday life.
Now available through Rolls-Royce showrooms and Private Office boutiques, the Rolls-Royce Chess Set offers more than a refined way to play – it offers a place where craftsmanship meets intellect, and where every move is made with intent, clarity, and style.
