Today is National Chess Day, but let’s be real—chess is more than a game; it’s an experience, especially when you’re playing on a board where your queen is the Eiffel Tower and your king is the Empire State Building. Meet Skyline Chess, the brand of London architects Chris Prosser and Ian Flood, who’ve taken the world’s most iconic skylines and turned them into your next chess opponent.
With 35 years of collective international experience, Chris and Ian have drawn on their architectural backgrounds to craft sets that capture the essence of cities like London, New York, Paris, and Dubai. What started as a friendly chess rivalry between flatmates has evolved into a business that merges art, design, and strategy, creating chess sets that feature miniature versions of some of the world’s most famous landmarks.
From London’s Shard and Big Ben to New York’s Empire State Building and Chrysler Building, each piece represents a city’s skyline. Paris and Dubai join the collection with pieces like the Eiffel Tower and Burj Khalifa, offering players a stunning architectural landscape to battle it out.
Skyline Chess also offers a bespoke design service, allowing clients to create custom sets with personal or corporate significance. Whether in bronze, marble, or other fine materials, Skyline Chess ensures that each set is crafted with an eye for detail and a deep respect for tradition. Their luxury bronze sets are produced using a 6,000-year-old lost-wax casting technique, employed by a family-run foundry in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, underscoring their commitment to craftsmanship.
As we celebrate National Chess Day, Skyline Chess continues to capture the imaginations of a global audience. It blends the beauty of iconic architecture with the timeless strategy of chess.
