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Chess NYC - The New Yorker x Printworks

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In celebration of The New Yorker's hundredth anniversary, we’ve teamed up with the iconic magazine to bring you a reimagined chess set that captures the true spirit of New York City.

This special edition features the city’s landmarks as chess pieces — from the ever-watchful Statue of Liberty as the Queen to pigeons flying in as Knights, and the hustle of yellow cabs as Pawns. Each piece represents a part of New York’s vibrant character, creating a playful tribute to the city that never sleeps. The Chess Set is Illustrated by Christoph Niemann, a recurring contributor to The New Yorker.

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Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 12 reviews)

Ava ★★★★★

The New Yorker's iconic cover art translated onto a chess set is such a clever concept, and the board feels substantial with a nice weight to it. It’s a conversation piece that actually plays well, which is more than I hoped for.

James U. ★★★★★

The illustrations on each square are so uniquely New York—it feels like flipping through a hundred years of the magazine while you play. Even the box itself is a conversation starter, and the pieces have a nice, hefty weight that makes every move satisfying.

Julian ★★★★★

The board has that classic New Yorker cover art woven right into the design, so it feels less like a game and more like a piece of art for the coffee table. Even my non-chess friends keep stopping to admire it while we play.