Checkmate, the Rolls-Royce Way: The Ultimate Chess Set for Kings and Connoisseurs.
When it comes to commanding attention with quiet sophistication, few names can match Rolls-Royce. Known for crafting the most luxurious automobiles on the planet, the brand rarely ventures outside the world of motorcars. But when it does, the results are just as extravagant—and unapologetically elite. Enter the Rolls-Royce Chess Set: a board game masterpiece that’s not just fit for a king—it’s fit for a monarch who insists on the finer things, even when plotting a checkmate.
Following the launch of the $61,000 Cellarette whisky and cigar chest, the Rolls-Royce Chess Set is the latest addition to the brand’s curated selection of bespoke lifestyle accessories. This isn’t your average tournament chessboard. This is sculpture meets engineering, tradition meets technology, and indulgence meets intellect.
From the moment it’s revealed, the Chess Set creates a sense of occasion. Designed to replicate the graceful and whisper-quiet motion of a Rolls-Royce car door, the board opens in one smooth, effortless movement—more performance art than mechanics. Inside, magnetically secured chess pieces rest in a hidden drawer, which glides out like a finely tuned component from one of the marque’s handcrafted vehicles.
It’s this kind of attention to detail that defines Rolls-Royce. Even the hidden motion of the piece drawer was obsessively engineered to evoke the feeling of opening a luxury vehicle, transforming the start of a game into a true ritual.
As expected, no material is too rare or too refined. The base of the board is milled from solid aluminum, giving it both durability and a sleek, minimal profile. Each of the 64 squares is individually laser-cut and hand-placed with veneer—an artisan touch that elevates this from game to gallery piece. The squares themselves are available in one of four veneer combinations, each chosen for their interplay of grain and tone, forming a diamond pattern when viewed from above.
If you’re a man who appreciates the small things—like whether your furniture matches your watch strap—the Rolls-Royce Chess Set obliges. You can select from high-gloss Blackwood paired with Ceramic White, or perhaps the deeper tones of Macassar Ebony and Royal Walnut. Prefer a more organic feel? Opt for Open Pore treatments like Smoked Eucalyptus with Paldao or Obsidian Ayous with Blackwood. Each choice transforms the board into a canvas of contrast and craftsmanship.
The chess pieces themselves are as bold and commanding as any Wraith or Phantom. Crafted from ceramic-coated aluminum and finished with jewel-like polished stainless-steel crowns, they resemble minimalist sculptures—monolithic interpretations of the classic forms we know. Black pieces get a stealthy satin finish, while the white side enjoys an almost ethereal iridescence, catching the light like a well-cut gem.
Hidden magnets inside each piece allow for precise placement and stability during play, no matter how intense your match—or how fast your private jet is cruising at altitude. And just in case your game hits the rare scenario of a pawn reaching the eighth rank, secret drawers on either side of the board house a second queen for both players. Because in the Rolls-Royce world, luxury and foresight go hand in hand.
Personalization isn’t an afterthought—it’s the essence of the Rolls-Royce experience. Beyond the board’s finish, buyers can choose from thirteen leather options to line the internal drawer. Whether your style leans toward bold primaries or more nuanced shades like “Scivaro Grey” and “Havana,” there’s a combination that matches your lounge, study, or in-car bar.
Naturally, the Spirit of Ecstasy, the brand’s iconic mascot, makes a subtle yet unmistakable appearance—polished and embedded on the front and back of the set like a signature from the designer himself.
There’s no official price tag—Rolls-Royce prefers a more discreet exchange of wealth—but given the cost of the Cellarette, educated guesses land this Chess Set somewhere in the mid-five-figure range. Available by commission at showrooms and Private Office boutiques worldwide, it’s not something you’ll stumble upon in your average luxury department store.
This is for the discerning man who doesn’t just play chess—he lives it. Strategy, elegance, dominance: all captured in one ultimate display piece.
So whether you’re plotting your next move or your next investment, the Rolls-Royce Chess Set reminds us that luxury is a game best played with style.
