World Icons Chess Board by Skyline Chess

A World in Checkmate: Where Culture Meets Strategy

The World Icons® Chess Set by Skyline Chess transforms the timeless game of chess into an extraordinary journey across the globe. Each of the 32 hand-cast solid stainless steel pieces is a miniature architectural landmark, from the Empire State Building to the Burj Khalifa, the Colosseum to the Sydney Opera House. Gameplay becomes a celebration of design, history, and culture, while the soft felt bases ensure a perfect balance of weight and elegance. Complete with a hand-printed wooden or Italian Carrara marble board and presentation box, this set is as much a centerpiece for display as it is a game—perfect for collectors, design enthusiasts, or thoughtful gifting.

Technical Specifications:

Board Dimensions: 380 × 380 × 9 mm / 14.96″ × 14.96″ × 0.35″

Materials: Hand-cast solid stainless steel pieces; wooden or Italian Carrara marble board

Set Weight: 6 kg

Pieces: 32, sculpted as iconic global landmarks

Silver Side: King – Burj Khalifa, Queen – Empire State Building, Bishop – Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Knight – Bank of China Tower, Rook – Lotus Temple, Pawn – Louvre

Black Side: King – Willis Tower, Queen – The Shard, Bishop – Chrysler Building, Knight – Burj Al Arab, Rook – Colosseum, Pawn – Sydney Opera House