Chessboard

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Trapped in a tower without his armor, Gawain seizes a chessboard for a shield and turns oversized ivory chessmen into weapons.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

A magical chessboard sought by Gawain in the Dutch romance "Roman van Walewein". Hovering above its surface, the board tests knights with patience, skill, and cleverness.

Locations, Knighthood, Court, Society

The Fortress of Marvels, a Welsh enchanted castle from Peredur, where a magical chessboard tests the hero’s patience and insight in a riddle-like trial of destiny.

Locations, Knighthood, Court, Society

The Chessboard Castle is a marvel, where Perceval encounters an enchanted chessboard whose pieces move by themselves.

Adventures, Trials, Events and Legends

Enchanted chessboards in Arthurian legend test knights’ skill and destiny, with pieces that move on their own and magical rules beyond mortal control.