Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ latest lifestyle offering tributes one of the world’s most iconic games. The Rolls-Royce Chess Set is a luxurious reimagining of the beloved strategy game. Crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail found in their motor cars, the set embodies the spirit of shared experience, elegance, and mechanical precision.
Designed to evoke the sense of ceremony and movement synonymous with Rolls-Royce, the Chess Set features a leather-clad base that gently rises from the centre, echoing the marque’s signature “waft lines.” When opened, the board reveals a leather-lined holder that theatrically lifts the magnetically secured pieces — a moment deliberately reminiscent of Rolls-Royce’s iconic coach doors. Magnets hidden beneath the playing surface ensure each piece remains perfectly aligned, lending every move an air of purpose and grace.
Solid Moves
Each chess piece is a sculptural form in itself, crafted from ceramic-coated aluminium with polished stainless-steel crowns, mirroring the tactile experience of solid-metal organ stops found in Rolls-Royce interiors. The white pieces are given an iridescent finish, while the black pieces are treated with a satin sheen — both offering a cool-to-the-touch solidity that reflects true material authenticity.
The playing board is available in four veneer combinations, including high-gloss and open-pore options such as Blackwood with Ceramic White, and Smoked Eucalyptus with Paldao. Each square is precision laser-cut and hand-placed to ensure consistency in grain and tone, aging beautifully over time. Polished aluminium borders and discreet Spirit of Ecstasy emblems frame the set, affirming its provenance.
For ultimate personalisation, clients can tailor elements of the set to their taste, selecting from 13 signature Rolls-Royce leather colours — ranging from classic Cashmere Grey to bold Mandarin and Tailored Purple. Every detail, from the chess piece holder to the board exterior, can be customised to suit the aesthetics of one’s home or personal style.
The Rolls-Royce Chess Set is now available for commission through Rolls-Royce showrooms and Private Office boutiques worldwide. More than just a game, it’s a contemporary expression of luxury, craftsmanship, and tradition.
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