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Gradient Chess colourful wooden chess set, blue pieces facing red, orange and yellow, set up on a light table
Gradient Chess set on a styled desk with books, colour swatches and a glass, the pieces shading from blue to red
Gradient Chess set ready to play on a light grey table, a player’s arms resting above the colourful wooden board
Gradient Chess set ready to play on a light grey table, a player’s arms resting above the colourful wooden board
Gradient Chess mid-game, a player’s hands moving painted wooden pieces across the natural wood board on a grey table
Gradient Chess set on display on a home office desk, with books, notebooks and a lamp against a pale wall
Gradient Chess set on a white background, pieces shading from yellow and orange through red to navy and light blue

Gradient Chess

£48.00
Tax included.

Warm plays cool in our Gradient Chess set, a colourful take on the classic strategy game. Thirty-two painted wooden pieces shade through a gradient, one side in blues and the other in yellows, oranges and reds, on a natural wood board with a modern chequerboard. It is a colourful wooden chess set that looks as good on a coffee table as it plays.

Why we made it

Every game in our Gradient range starts with the studio colour wheel. For chess, we split it in two: warm against cool. The game itself is unchanged, so players of any level can use it, and it's a good way to learn. A modern chess set for people who love design as much as they love the game.

Ways to use it

  • Games night: a full 32-piece set for proper play, with an instruction sheet for anyone learning
  • On display: leave it set up on a coffee table, shelf or desk between games
  • Gifting: a chess set gift for design lovers, birthdays, new homes, Father's Day and Christmas

Details

  • 32 painted wooden chess pieces
  • Natural wood board with a stylised chequerboard
  • Board: 32 x 32 cm (12.6 x 12.6 in)
  • Instruction sheet included
  • Recommended for ages 8+
  • Designed in our Cornwall studio by B Corp brand Block Design

Safety

  • Recommended for ages 8+
  • Tested to EN 71 (parts 1, 2 and 3) and ASTM F963-23 toy safety standards
  • Manufacturer and importer: Block Design Limited, The Forge, Newport, St Germans, Cornwall, PL12 5NX, UK
  • Batch details are printed on the pack

FAQ

Is the board included? Yes. The set comes with a natural wood board with a stylised checkerboard.

Is it good for learning chess? Yes. The rules are unchanged and an instruction sheet is included. Recommended for ages 8+.

Corporate or bulk orders? Yes, visit our trade page or email us at sales@blockdesign.co.uk

Complete the set with Gradient Dominoes or Gradient Solitaire, or shop more in Play & Create.

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