For #AlphabetChallenge #WeekGForGames. One of the kings from the Isle of Lewis chess pieces in the National Museum of Scotland (2025). I love these guys! #Scotland #Edinburgh #chess #lewischessmen #NationalMuseumOfScotland #kingpiece #medieval #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
February 19, 2026 at 10:25 PM
For #AlphabetChallenge #WeekGForGames. One of the kings from the Isle of Lewis chess pieces in the National Museum of Scotland (2025). I love these guys! #Scotland #Edinburgh #chess #lewischessmen #NationalMuseumOfScotland #kingpiece #medieval #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
Also for #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Pieces. One of the kings from the Isle of Lewis chess pieces in the National Museum of Scotland (2025) #Scotland #Edinburgh #chess #lewischessmen #NationalMuseumOfScotland #kingpiece #medieval #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
August 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Also for #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Pieces. One of the kings from the Isle of Lewis chess pieces in the National Museum of Scotland (2025) #Scotland #Edinburgh #chess #lewischessmen #NationalMuseumOfScotland #kingpiece #medieval #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
An excavation at Lindisfarne led by DigVentures and Durham University began #OTD in 2019. One of the top finds would be a rare glass gaming-piece dating from AD 700-900. It is believed to be a kingpiece from a set used to play a version of ‘tafl’. 📸DigVentures
August 30, 2026 at 7:35 AM
An excavation at Lindisfarne led by DigVentures and Durham University began #OTD in 2019. One of the top finds would be a rare glass gaming-piece dating from AD 700-900. It is believed to be a kingpiece from a set used to play a version of ‘tafl’. 📸DigVentures
Work in progress Next step in my Lewis chessmen project is turning all the sketches into digital drawing starting with the king and doing the outlines/dots before deciding on the colours I’m going to use.
#edinburgh #lewischessmen #chess #kingpiece
#edinburgh #lewischessmen #chess #kingpiece
July 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Work in progress Next step in my Lewis chessmen project is turning all the sketches into digital drawing starting with the king and doing the outlines/dots before deciding on the colours I’m going to use.
#edinburgh #lewischessmen #chess #kingpiece
#edinburgh #lewischessmen #chess #kingpiece
not like he's going to do anything more than the stupid Kingpiece on the board.
December 22, 2024 at 2:07 AM
not like he's going to do anything more than the stupid Kingpiece on the board.
Have you ever wondered why most chess sets list their size by king rather than by board or queen? Tap to find out the answer, plus other fascinating facts about kings! tr.ee/kingpiece
Featured pieces: tr.ee/burntzagreb59
Featured pieces: tr.ee/burntzagreb59
The Complete Guide to King Chess Piece Sizes
Explore the history, rules, and symbolism behind the king chess piece. From power plays to endgames, his role is anything but passive.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Have you ever wondered why most chess sets list their size by king rather than by board or queen? Tap to find out the answer, plus other fascinating facts about kings! tr.ee/kingpiece
Featured pieces: tr.ee/burntzagreb59
Featured pieces: tr.ee/burntzagreb59