Wedgwood, a company that makes fine ceramics, was founded in 1759. These unique chess set pieces are made of Wedgwood Jasperware porcelain and are based on characters from William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The pieces were designed by 18th century designer John Flaxman but the chess set didn’t come to fruition until 2005 when only four chess sets were produced. Likewise, the hefty price tag you see here. The pieces come with a bird’s eye maple/amboyna burl signature chessboard. $9,995.

This gorgeous chess set includes a handcrafted chestnut-hued case with vegetable-tanned leather both inside and out. The solid wood chess pieces have been hand polished and the leather handles make it easy to advance the game into the opponent’s territory. $400.

This high-end chess set by the Noble Collection is a one-of-a-kind. As a work of art it details the story of Frodo and the rest of the gang as they are on the journey to destroy the ring. A map of Middle Earth is mounted below the playing surface and there are images from scenes of the film. The 32 playing pieces are made in fine pewter each one measuring between 2 – 3 inches in height. Some of the pieces included are: Arwen, Gandalf, Galadriel, Pippin, Frodo, Merry, four different Orcs, Orthanc Tower, Ringwraith, Saruman and Uruk-Hai. The board measures 15 by 15 by 4.5 inches and is made of plexi-glass and cold cast porcelain. $495.

This chess set by Tonino Lamborghini is not for the guy who plays chess at the park on a Sunday afternoon but for the dapper gentleman who enjoys his cigar and cognac in the study over a competitive game of chess. The hefty pieces are made of a polished and matte silver which are stored in an elegant wooden case with protective storage slots. Very handsome. $395.

You’d have to use a computer to have more games than this game table, handcrafted by Geoffrey Parker. Described as “the most comprehensive game table ever made”, it features 33 games into one luxurious package. The entire table and all the games are hand-built, with the exposed surfaces covered in Dauphin calf leather. All your favorite board games come with it; chess, backgammon, bridge, and dominoes among others. The center panel hides the Mahogany roulette wheel on one side and a chess board on its flip side. An array of cupboards hide the game boards, printed on lamb skin. Drawers hide the game pieces. You can pre-pick the game you want to play but where’s the fun in that? Get the whole shebang and no game will be left unplayed. ~$20,000.

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So maybe you don’t like the feel of carbon fiber or any other material while playing chess. It’s ok, life’s full of choices so if you want a more natural-feeling from your chess pieces, this beautiful handmade Dunhill Chess Set will be perfect. Carefully handcrafted boxwood form the white pieces while tough ebony makes up the black ones. The chestnut leather presentation case is elegant as it is practical and is pretty to look at. Jacques of London applied his tactile talents for this set. ~$2,700.

Formula One’s off-season provided designer Dominik Scheurer with some time to conceptualize this unique board game. Made of the same materials as those in F1 cars, carbon fiber, this chess set is both luxurious as they are futuristic. The board’s steel base is 520×520mm and 50mm thick while the carbon fiber pieces have a 24-carat gold or Sterling silver feet. Each set is signed by the creator and comes in an exclusive wooden box upon order. Only 101 sets will be produced. ~$11,400.