Some days call for a simple, familiar chessboard. On others, you might prefer pieces that look cut from paper, icy colours or the energy of an arcade. Rovian now lets you choose from 66 designs that pair a board with its pieces.
The collection contains 11 families: 16 combinations in Rovian Klasik and five designs in each of the other 10 families. Explore their actual boards and pieces below, using the names beneath each preview to switch designs. Save your choice for games in Board & Piece Settings.
1. Rovian Klasik: familiar shapes, 16 combinations
For players who want to read the position first, Rovian Klasik pairs familiar piece silhouettes with a range of board palettes. Its 16 combinations stretch from green Tournament · Sage and Purple · Lavender to wood-inspired Walnut · Wood and cool Nordic · Frost.
Start here to compare the character of a piece set with the colour of its board. Look at the same position in a few designs and choose the one you find most comfortable to read.
2. Pofuduk: soft shapes and a playful table
Pofuduk brings rounded, soft-looking characters to the board. Its five designs are Pofuduk, Shift, Noir, Atelier and Divan, offering different light and dark interpretations of the same playful family.
Bouncing movement and star-puff accents continue that mood in the game. If you enjoy warm, cartoon-like pieces, explore the different faces of this family.
3. Mercan: colours and movement from the sea
Mercan brings sea-inspired forms and watery colours to chess. Mercan Kulübü, Tide, Derin, Kıyı and Sedef offer five interpretations, from a brighter coastal feel to darker depths.
Swimming movement and ripple accents define its animation style. If organic shapes and an ocean atmosphere appeal to you, compare a light design with a dark one and watch how the pieces and board change together.
4. Winter: snow, ice and a cool palette
Kartopu, Aurora, Buzul, Kuzey and Alpin make up Winter’s five designs. Snow and ice references, cool tones and distinctive pieces create the winter side of the collection, with a different colour balance in each option.
Ice-breaking and frost accents complete the family’s animation style. Explore Winter for a cooler table, and take a closer look at the contrast between Aurora and Buzul.
5. Sketch: chess in a sketchbook
Karalama, Marker, Grafit, Etüt and Mürekkep draw on the character of different drawing materials. Hand-drawn lines, distinct outlines and paper-like surfaces make the board feel part of a drawing.
Pencil trails and eraser transitions carry the idea into movement. Compare the weight of the lines across the five designs to find your preference between a lighter sketch and a bolder ink treatment.
6. Form: for a love of geometry
Form consists of İlk, Eksen, Oran, Plan and Denge. Geometric shapes and a sense of order lead the design, with piece forms and board palettes working together in a measured visual style.
Sliding movement and geometric lines define its animation accents. If proportion, shape and an orderly layout matter most to you, Form is a good place to start.
7. Paper cut: layers of colourful paper
Paper cut suggests a world of cut-out shapes layered on top of each other. Konfeti, Kolaj, Katman, Botanik and Rölyef combine colour, shape and layering in five distinct designs.
Folding and paper-leaf accents connect movement to the same material idea. If you enjoy collage, crafts and colourful compositions, look at how the frame and pieces complement one another.
8. Neon: bright lines and strong accents
Pulse, Vector, Ion, Orbit and Sector emphasise lively colours and illuminated lines against dark backgrounds. The piece silhouettes and board accents create the feel of a digital play space.
Light trails and scanning frames define the family’s movement. Explore Neon for a more energetic, technological look and see how its palettes change the mood of the same position.
9. Pixel art: character built from small squares
Pixel art brings pixel-based drawing to chess pieces. Sprout, Quest, Byte, Forge and Legacy offer five options built around blocky outlines and distinct palettes. Fans of older games may find a familiar visual language here.
Pixel steps and dissolving blocks carry that style into movement. View the whole position first to see how the pieces read at a glance, then switch designs to explore the details.
10. Arcade: the energy of a game hall
Bonus, Combo, Turbo, Raster and Cabinet form the Arcade family. Bold shapes and game-hall colours give it an energetic character for players who enjoy a more expressive table.
Punchy slides and comic-book burst accents complete the approach. Compare the palettes and the personality of the pieces to find the design that most makes you want to play.
11. Art Deco: geometric elegance and golden accents
Güneş, Prizma, Metropol, Saray and Miras bring together symmetry, decorative geometry and gold-inspired accents. The pieces and frames create the feel of a more ceremonial chess table.
Fan openings and golden arches define the family’s animation language. Compare these five designs for an ornate, architectural interpretation of a classic table.
Choose your look and make the sound your own
Open Board & Piece Settings from the sidebar. Choose a family and design in Appearance, inspect the starting and midgame previews, and flip the board to view the other side. Save stores your choice; Save and try a match takes you to bot practice.
In Sounds, choose an audio family independently of the visual design. You can adjust the announcement language and volume, then listen to samples. Reduce animations is available for a calmer experience. The visuals here show the designs; explore sounds and motion in settings or during a game.
This collection is for game boards and pieces on the web. The site’s overall colour palette is selected separately, and your appearance preference is saved in the browser you use. Explore all 66 designs and choose your table.
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