Chessman Collection

Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match, 19th century

Large Lewis Chessman statue, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Chessmen, Portion of Chess-board... 1857. Creator: Unknown
Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Chessmen, Portion of Chess-board, Dice, etc, 1857. 8th- or 9th-century objects excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Chessman, in the British museum (engraving)
3635718 Chessman, in the British museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chessman, in the British museum)

Chessman, twelfth century (engraving)
3635717 Chessman, twelfth century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chessman, twelfth century)

Eighteenth-Century Chessmen in Blue and White Stoneware, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

Seventeenth-Century Ivory Chessmen and Board, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

A Game at Chess, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

A Game at Chess with Living Pieces, 1882. Unusual game at Heighington near Darlington. Illustration published in The Illustrated London News, (1882)

Chessmen, 12th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Chessmen, 12th century, (1843). Chesspieces carved in bone. The one on the left, possibly made in Iceland, is a king with beard and plaits and low trefoil crown

Beserks Biting their Shields - The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200
The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200. Wild-eyed berserkers biting their shields from a collection of ninety-three pieces found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Scotland, The Isle of Lewis, Uig Sands. Wooden sculpture of the Lewis chessman found near Uig Sands in the area of Uig

Chess Being Played With Little People

Two grey tabby cats playing chess; Vancouver british columbia canada

A Warder - The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200
The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200. A Warder piece from a collection of ninety-three found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Knights - The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200
The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200. Knight pieces from a collection of ninety-three found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

A Knight - The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200
The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200. A Knight piece from a collection of ninety-three found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

A Bishop - The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200
The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200. A Bishop piece from a collection of ninety-three found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

A Queen - The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200
The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200. A Queen piece from a collection of ninety-three found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian?), c1150-c1200. King and Queen pieces from a collection of ninety-three found at Uig on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Carved stone chess pieces from India
INDIAN CHESS PIECES. Carved stone chess pieces from India

CHESS ASSOCIATION, 1885. Masters Tournament at the Counties Chess Association Meeting at Hereford, England. Line engraving, 1885

ENGLAND: CHESS MATCH. Chess match between Oxford and Cambridge. Wood engraving, English, 1873

LIFE-SIZED CHESS, 1882. A game of chess with living pieces at Heighington, England. Line engraving, 1882

Ascent point showing the Chessman, Mount Kukenaam (Kukenan) (Cuguenan), Estado Bolivar, Venezuela, South America

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The chessman has a rich and fascinating history, spanning centuries and continents. From the Large Lewis Chessman statue in Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland to the Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match in the 19th century, this strategic game has captured the minds of people worldwide. One intriguing aspect is the Beserks Biting their Shields - The Lewis Chessmen. These Norwegian pieces from c1150-c1200 depict warriors with fierce expressions, showcasing the intensity of medieval battles. Another remarkable find is the twelfth-century Chessman engraving at the British Museum. This artwork gives us a glimpse into how chess was played during that era. In 1948, Eighteenth-Century Chessmen in Blue and White Stoneware were discovered. These beautifully crafted pieces showcase intricate designs on stoneware material, adding an artistic touch to this ancient game. Additionally, Seventeenth-Century Ivory Chessmen and Board were found during that same year; these delicate ivory carvings demonstrate exquisite craftsmanship. Chess has not only been confined to physical boards but also inspired various forms of art throughout history. A Game at Chess (1948) depicts players engrossed in a match while A Game at Chess with Living Pieces (1882) takes it one step further by using actual people as chess pieces – truly blurring boundaries between reality and strategy. Henry Shaw's depiction of twelfth-century Chessmen (1843) showcases his artistic interpretation of these historical artifacts; his attention to detail brings them back to life for modern viewers. Lastly, we have A Warder - The Lewis Chessmen from c1150-c1200 which portrays a vigilant guardian piece ready to protect its kingdom along with Knights - The Lewis Chessmen exhibiting noble horse-mounted warriors prepared for battle.