Arena Chess Set with Roman Metal Pieces
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Handcrafted by artisans
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Handcrafted by artisans
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Handcrafted by artisans
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Handcrafted by artisans
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Why You’ll Love It
A Board Shaped Like an Arena
The playing surface sits inside stepped wooden walls, like the stands of an ancient arena. It is a conversation piece before the first move is made.
Roman Figures in Metal
Emperors, centurions and soldiers cast in metal, in gold and silver tone. The full set weighs about 1.5 kg (3.3 lb), so every move has a solid, satisfying feel.
Inlaid by Hand
The board combines walnut, rosewood and lemon wood with traditional mosaic inlay along the rim. Small variations in the wood make each board one of a kind.
Size & Details
| Board size | 35 × 35 × 7 cm (13.7" × 13.7" × 2.7") |
|---|---|
| Pieces | Metal Roman figures, gold and silver tone |
| King height | 8 cm (3.1") |
| Pawn height | 5 cm (2") |
| Other pieces | 5.5 to 8 cm (2.2" to 3.1") |
| Piece weight | About 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) for the full set |
| Woods | Walnut, rosewood, lemon wood |
| Made in | Türkiye |
WHY METAL PIECES
Built to Outlast a Plastic Set
| KetoHandcraft | Typical plastic set | |
|---|---|---|
| Pieces | Yes: Solid metal with real weight in your hand | No: Light plastic that tips over |
| Durability | Yes: Won't snap or crack | No: Can crack or break when dropped |
| Finish | Yes: Metal finish that won't peel or rub off | No: Painted surfaces can scuff |
| Craft | Yes: Handcrafted by artisans in Türkiye | No: Mass-produced |
A FAMOUS GAME, MOVE BY MOVE
Seven Moves. One Queen Sacrifice.
Paris, 1750. Légal gives up his queen and checkmates in seven moves. Watch it play out, move by move.
Start
The starting position. White to move.
Every great game needs a board worth keeping.
Choose Your SetCheckmate.
- 1. e4 e5
- 2. Nf3 d6
- 3. Bc4 Bg4
- 4. Nc3 g6
- 5. Nxe5 Bxd1
- 6. Bxf7+ Ke7
- 7. Nd5#
COMPLETE YOUR GAME NIGHT
Pairs Well With
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WHY A REAL BOARD
Chess Is Booming. Play It Face to Face.
Most of those games happen on a screen. A real board brings the game back to the table: no notifications, no batteries, just two players and a set you keep for years.
Sources: Chess.com, March 2026 · YouGov survey for FIDE, 2012
THE GIFT THEY'LL KEEP
A Gift for Every Milestone
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Father's Day
For the dad who taught you the game, or the one about to learn it.
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Graduation
A classic for a new chapter: a desk, a dorm, a first apartment.
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Birthdays
Something real to unwrap, and something to play together.
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Anniversaries
A shared game night, every night.
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Housewarming
A centerpiece for the coffee table that guests actually use.
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Holidays
A gift the whole family plays together.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION
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From a Workshop, Not a Factory
Each set starts as raw wood in our partner workshop. Artisans cut the board, inlay the border and finish it by hand before the pieces are added. The result is a set with weight, warmth and character you cannot get from a mass-produced board.
Choose Your Set