The Grandmaster’s Choice: Rolls-Royce Introduces the Ultimate Chess Set for the Discerning Collector
Goodwood, West Sussex – April 2025*
SME News UK. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly unveils its latest expression of bespoke craftsmanship: the **Rolls-Royce Chess Set** – a timeless tribute to the art of strategy and refined living. Designed for clients who appreciate the spirit of competition, ceremony, and exceptional design, the Chess Set brings the marque’s hallmark luxury into the heart of the home.
Inspired by insights gained from close relationships with its clientele, Rolls-Royce created a Chess Set that transcends mere function. It is a **sculptural masterpiece**, meticulously engineered and handcrafted over the course of a year. From its smooth, theatrical opening mechanism to its sculpted magnetised pieces, every detail echoes the sensorial elegance of a Rolls-Royce motor car.
> “We are in the privileged position of knowing our clients personally,” said **Nick Abrams**, Accessories Designer at Rolls-Royce. “Many of them enjoy chess at an elite level, and this inspired us to craft a piece that reflects their passion. The Chess Set is both a practical game and a contemporary work of art — discreet, beautiful, and unmistakably Rolls-Royce.”
### The Art of Movement
The Chess Set opens with a single, fluid motion that reveals a leather-lined, elevating tray of pieces — mirroring the stately choreography of a Rolls-Royce’s iconic coach doors. Hidden magnets beneath the board keep each piece perfectly aligned, imbuing every move with poise and precision. Side drawers, opened by a gentle touch, store additional queens for mid-game promotions.
### Sculptural Chess Pieces
Each piece is precision-milled from **ceramic-coated aluminium**, crowned with a polished stainless-steel head and embedded with a magnet for graceful control. The forms are bold and faceted, blending **monolithic design with luxurious tactility**, reminiscent of the marque’s solid-metal organ stops. The black set features a satin finish, while the white pieces shimmer with a subtle iridescence.
### Crafted from Rolls-Royce Materials
True to the brand’s commitment to excellence, the Chess Set is available in four **veneer finishes** and 13 signature **leather colours**, all derived from the marque’s own design palette. Veneers are selected from the same log to ensure visual harmony in the natural wood grain, while laser-cut pieces are hand-placed with precision. Veneer combinations include:
– **Blackwood with Ceramic White**
– **Macassar Ebony with Royal Walnut**
– **Smoked Eucalyptus with Paldao**
– **Obsidian Ayous with Blackwood**
Leather options include iconic shades such as **Phoenix Red**, **Charles Blue**, **Mandarin**, and **Tailored Purple**, offering near-limitless customisation.
### A Statement of Prestige
Accented with **polished aluminium trims** and a discreet **Spirit of Ecstasy emblem**, the Rolls-Royce Chess Set is more than a game — it is a conversation piece, a heritage symbol, and a celebration of refined intellect and craftsmanship.
The Rolls-Royce Chess Set is available by commission through the marque’s **Private Office boutiques** and authorised showrooms worldwide.
