How many pieces does the chess set 40719 have?

The set contains 743 pieces, made up of just 92 distinct part numbers.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, there are no minifigures – the focus is entirely on the 32 chess pieces and the board.

Can you actually play chess with the finished set?

Yes, the board and pieces are built to support a real game, as long as you handle the pieces carefully during play.

Other

Traditional Chess Set

This set builds a complete, playable chess set – board and all 32 pieces – in a warm wood-tone palette instead of the usual bright LEGO® colours. With 743 pieces and no minifigures, it is aimed at anyone who wants building and actual gameplay in one box. The finished board is sized for a real game, not just for display.

Set number: 40719
Year: 2024
Pieces: 743
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Other
Different parts: 92

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 92

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 (14)

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

Description

Every piece built from scratch

Pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, queens and kings are all individually engineered, and each reads clearly as its role despite the blocky construction. The two sides use a firm colour split: one in light tan and medium nougat, the other in dark reddish brown through to black, so the board stays legible even with all 32 pieces on it at once. Nothing here relies on printed elements – shape alone carries the design.

92 part numbers, 743 pieces

Of the 743 pieces in the box, only 92 are distinct part numbers, which says a lot about how repetitive the build becomes once you have finished the first pair of pawns. That repetition is actually a strength for less experienced builders, who get to recognise and reuse patterns instead of following constantly changing steps. The parts list on this page shows exactly which elements recur across all sixteen pawns.

Built to be played, not just displayed

Unlike most licensed LEGO® sets, the appeal here is not purely visual – the finished board is meant to hold up to actual play, provided the pieces are clicked together firmly enough to survive being moved around. For anyone who already plays chess, that gives the set a genuine second use beyond the shelf; for everyone else, it stands on its own as an unusual display object built from form rather than printing.

Who it suits

This set appeals to two overlapping groups: chess players who want a handmade board, and builders who enjoy repetitive but technically demanding construction. Without minifigures and with a restrained four-colour palette, it reads as more understated than a licensed set, which also makes it easier to place on almost any shelf. The full parts list below breaks down exactly which elements make up each individual piece.

FAQ

How many pieces does the chess set 40719 have?: The set contains 743 pieces, made up of just 92 distinct part numbers.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, there are no minifigures – the focus is entirely on the 32 chess pieces and the board.
Can you actually play chess with the finished set?: Yes, the board and pieces are built to support a real game, as long as you handle the pieces carefully during play.

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