The Lewis chessmen (Scottish Gaelic: Fir-thàilisg Leòdhais [fiɾʲˈhaːlɪʃkʲ loː.ɪʃ]) or Uig chessmen, named after the island or the bay where they were found, [1] are a group of distinctive 12th …

A chess piece, or chessman, is a game piece that is placed on a chessboard to play the game of chess. It can be either white or black, and it can be one of six types: king, queen, rook, bishop, …

Is there a backstory to the Lewis Chessmen that I’ve missed? What happened to them, and how did they come to be? These walrus ivory chess pieces date back to the late 12th or early 13th …

Dec 9, 2024 · Among the oldest and most famous chess pieces in the world, are the Lewis Chessmen. These unique artifacts, dating to around A.D. 1150-1200, were discovered on the …

Mar 16, 2021 · As it turns out, medieval Europe was ahead of the game by about eight hundred years with what later became the world’s most famous chess pieces, the Lewis Chessmen. …

Feb 28, 2025 · chess piece, game piece used for playing chess. Chess pieces are distinguished by appearance and made of rigid material such as wood, ivory, or plastic. Pieces are of …

Jan 24, 2019 · Today, you can see the enigmatic Lewis Chessmen in the fantastic British Museum, the National Museum of Scotland, and in Lews Castle. Harry Potter fans will also …

Mar 14, 2025 · Display of Lewis Chessmen in London. Photo: David Nikel. Although they were made famous through their connection to the British Museum and pop culture — including an …

May 26, 2024 · The Lewis Chessmen, a remarkable collection of 93 chess pieces dating back to the 12th century, have captivated the imagination of historians, archaeologists, and the public …

Jan 23, 2025 · The Lewis Chessmen, discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, are renowned as the most famous chess pieces from history. Often described as an …