CHESS

Chess is an ancient game of warfare, played on a checkered field of 64 squares.

The noted architect Zylo Pickthorn used the chessboard as the basis for his Rockville Estates construction plan.

It is also known that Lord Dimwit Flathead had a magical life-size chess set that could be accessed by donning a magic robe. The squares of this amazingly flat plain, suspended in a gray misty void, alternated between a deep, rich loam and sun-bleached sand. The magic power behind the chesspieces was seen as endless generations of masters, hunched over a small checkered board.

DESCRIPTIONS OF KNOWN CHESSPIECES ON DIMWIT'S BOARD
Knight, Black The armor of this soldier on horseback was made of the dullest metals, and his steed was darker than the night.
Knight, White The armor of this soldier on horseback was made of the shiniest metals, and his steed was lighter than drifted snow.
Pawn, Black The face of this foot soldier was smudged with coal dust, his uniform was sewn from deeply dyed wool, and the handle of his sword was solid obsidian.
Pawn, White The face of this foot soldier was smudged with flour, his uniform was sewn from pure undyed cotton, and the handle of his sword was solid quartz.
Bishop, White The high priest's tall, ebony headpiece bore a religious cipher, and his vestments seemed to soak up all light while he chanted a sing-song prayer.
Rok, White This piece was a small tower keep, made of creamy marble. Between the crenellations of hte parapet could be seen a man, dressed in an ivory chain mail and carrying a crossbow made of birch. (When active, this piece would simply teleport from one square to the next)
Queen, BlackThis regal woman proudly surveyed the landscape in all directions. Her skin was dark; her royal garments even darker.
Queen, WhiteThis regal woman proudly surveyed the landscape in all directions. Her royal garments were as white as her pale complexion.
King, BlackThis tall man wore princely robes. His bearing indicated that this was a man accustomed to command. His linen robes were trimmed with ermine, and his crown was studded with diamonds and opals.
King, WhiteThis tall man wore princely robes. His bearing indicated that this was a man accustomed to command. His velvet robes were trimmed with mink, and his crown was studded with polished onyx.



SOURCE(S): Zork Zero