Modular Chess
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Modular Chess – 3D-printable Chess Set with Transformation Mechanism
A chess variant where pieces can transform mid-game.
What is Modular Chess?
Modular Chess is a chess variant that expands the classic game with a single new rule: transformation. Physical module tiles are transferred between your own pieces – a Knight and a Bishop merge into a Rook, a Queen splits into two Rooks. What's special about this set: Every piece (except the King) consists of a base pawn and up to four module tiles (Knight and Bishop modules). Each transformation is performed physically directly on the board – you simply rearrange the tiles.
How does it work?
| Piece | Composition |
|---|---|
| Pawn | Base Pawn (no modules) |
| Knight | Base Pawn + 1 Knight Module |
| Bishop | Base Pawn + 1 Bishop Module |
| Rook | Base Pawn + 2 Modules (inserted inverted) |
| Queen | Base Pawn + 4 Modules (as "stilts" on the bottom) |
| King | Classic piece (not modular) |
The silhouettes of the tiles make each piece instantly recognizable – Knight's head, Bishop's miter, or Rook's battlements on the back.
What is included in the print?
- 30 Base Pawns (15 per color)
- 12 Knight Modules (6 per color)
- 12 Bishop Modules (6 per color)
- 2 Kings (classic design)
Not included: Chessboard (standard 8×8, square size 4–6 cm recommended)
Recommendation: https://makerworld.com/en/models/109821-chess-board#profileId-557702
Complete Game Instructions
You can find the complete rules, notation, and strategy tips in the GitHub repository:📖 Modular Chess – Instructions (German & English)
About the Project
Modular Chess was developed to add a new tactical dimension to classic chess – without changing the basic rules. All normal chess rules remain. You can play a completely normal game. But you don't have to. ;)
Design & Concept: Aron Lange
License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 – Private printing allowed, commercial use not permitted.
Feedback, questions or suggestions for improvement? Feel free to leave a comment or open an issue on GitHub!
License
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