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Set 40174 LEGO Chess
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LEGO Chess

LEGO Chess is a fully playable chess set in which both the board and all 32 pieces are built from LEGO® bricks. At 1,450 pieces and 100 unique elements, the variety of parts stays manageable despite the high piece count. This page sets out the complete parts list along with all the facts about the set.

Set number
40174
Year
2017
Pieces
1,450
Minifigures
0
Theme
Other
Different parts
100
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 100

As BrickLink list (XML)

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

Spare parts (13)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 4 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

One board, thirty-two pieces

Unlike most LEGO® sets, the build here doesn't end with a single model but with a complete playable set: the board plus all 32 pieces for both sides. Each piece is designed as its own small structure, from the pawns up to the rooks and bishops, which take clear cues from medieval castle architecture in their shape. The board folds up and doubles as storage for the pieces once the game is finished, so what comes out of the box isn't just something to display but a set you can actually sit down and play a proper game with, opponent included.

White against black, with grey and tan

The parts list splits cleanly into two camps: white and light bluish grey for one side, black and tan tones for the other. That split makes it easy to tell the two sides apart on the board at a glance, exactly as a classic chess set should. Working through the parts list on this page, it's clear how consistently the colour choices serve function rather than decoration — every colour here has a specific job to do once the pieces are set up and the game begins in earnest.

100 elements, heavily reused

With only 100 unique elements across 1,450 pieces, the emphasis falls firmly on repetition: since 16 pieces per side are often built from the same basic shapes, several parts turn up in large quantities throughout the set. That makes sorting before you start easier than with sets that have a wider variety of elements, though it does call for patience, since similar build steps repeat across multiple pieces one after another during construction. The parts list on this page shows exactly which basic building blocks sit behind each of the differently shaped chess pieces, from the humble pawn all the way to the king, which is handy if one goes missing later on.

FAQ

How many pieces does LEGO Chess have?
Set 40174 contains 1,450 pieces and 100 unique elements.
Can the set actually be played?
Yes, the board and all 32 pieces are built entirely from LEGO® bricks and can be used to play a real game of chess.
Are there any minifigures?
No, the chess pieces are their own small builds rather than classic minifigures.

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