2011
democratic chess
Concept
The scenario described
by a traditional chess set consists of a monarchy with entourage, including a
castle/city, soldiers/knights and pawns/people. It is a game of strategy,
whereby planning by anticipating the next moves is essential. Chess – “the Royal Game”
– has been played since time immemorial in the most varied cultures, from India
to Persia, Russia, to the Vikings.
Nowadays, computers increasingly playing alongside chess masters.
Democratic Chess is a
new interpretation of the traditional chess game. Not only the form but also
the function of the figures has been re-articulated so that the flow and
content of the game can change. Democratic Chess increases the unpredictability
of the game, creating totally new and surprising situations.
The scenario described
by a traditional chess set consists of a monarchy with entourage, including a
castle/city, soldiers/knights and pawns/people. It is a game of strategy,
whereby planning by anticipating the next moves is essential. Chess – “the Royal Game”
– has been played since time immemorial in the most varied cultures, from India
to Persia, Russia, to the Vikings.
Nowadays, computers increasingly playing alongside chess masters.
Democratic Chess is a
new interpretation of the traditional chess game. Not only the form but also
the function of the figures has been re-articulated so that the flow and
content of the game can change. Democratic Chess increases the unpredictability
of the game, creating totally new and surprising situations.
New ways of playing are
made possible by the shape of the figures. Pieces taken are not eliminated but
stacked, thus shaping new figures with greater abilities. A knight, for
example, or even a second queen can be made from several pawns, etc. Democratic Chess can be
played in one of three ways: as normal chess
(monarchy) following the traditional rules, as well as the new, democratic
chess (with flexible values and play scenarios) or as a constructive
game for children.
Context
Postfossil Trattoria Utopia Collection.
Material
Maple, smoked beech wood.
Postfossil Trattoria Utopia Collection.
Material
Maple, smoked beech wood.