Does the set include any minifigures?

No, there are no minifigures, since the focus is on the chessboard and its 32 playing pieces.

What is the BrickLink Designer Program?

It's a range where sets are designed by the community, which is why Steampunk Mini Chess looks different from mainstream LEGO® themes.

Can the finished set actually be used to play chess?

Yes, the completed board and pieces work as a fully playable chess set.

BrickLink Designer Program

Steampunk Mini Chess

Steampunk Mini Chess 19013 is a compact steampunk-styled chess set from the BrickLink Designer Program, built from 372 pieces. With no minifigures, the entire focus sits on the board and its pieces. With 72 unique parts and a colour scheme of black, white, pearl gold and dark red, the set has an elegant look that sets it apart from mainstream LEGO® sets.

Set number: 19013
Year: 2019
Pieces: 372
Minifigures: 0
Theme: BrickLink Designer Program
Different parts: 72

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 72

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

A chess set instead of a usual building theme

Unlike most LEGO® sets, Steampunk Mini Chess isn't built around a vehicle, building or film scene, but around a complete, if compact, chess set. At 372 pieces, the build produces a board and all 32 playing pieces in a unified steampunk design of gears, rivets and mechanical details. Because it comes from the BrickLink Designer Program, the set was designed by the community, which sets it apart deliberately from mainstream LEGO® themes, both in subject matter and in the craftsmanship behind the details.

72 parts for a complete set

At 72 unique parts, the variety stays manageable for a set producing a full 32 individual playing pieces, since many of them share the same repeated base shapes. Black and white clearly separate the two sides, while pearl gold and dark red appear as premium accent colours that reinforce the steampunk character. The exact distribution of these colours across the board and pieces is shown in detail on the parts list on this page, including individual piece counts.

A building project, not a figure set

Because there are no minifigures, the focus sits entirely on the build itself and on the finished chess set as a display or functional object. Anyone who enjoys calm, detail-focused building will find a set that stands apart from action-oriented LEGO® sets, leaning instead firmly on design, craftsmanship and function. The finished set can genuinely be used to play chess afterwards, giving it practical value beyond the build itself.

A pick for design and building fans

Steampunk Mini Chess suits anyone who values LEGO® sets as design objects rather than plain toys, whether for a desk, a shelf or a living-room table. At 372 pieces, the build time stays surprisingly compact for such a detailed set, which also makes it a reasonable gift for chess or design enthusiasts. The parts list on this page shows exactly which colours and shapes make up the 32 pieces and the board.

FAQ

Does the set include any minifigures?: No, there are no minifigures, since the focus is on the chessboard and its 32 playing pieces.
What is the BrickLink Designer Program?: It's a range where sets are designed by the community, which is why Steampunk Mini Chess looks different from mainstream LEGO® themes.
Can the finished set actually be used to play chess?: Yes, the completed board and pieces work as a fully playable chess set.