# Abstract Chess Boards 'Twisted Chess' Features a Tiled Floor and Sculptural Pieces By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-chess References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/classic-centuries-old-game-chess-gets-modern-redesign/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [hbk-bs.de](https://www.hbk-bs.de/en/) Twisted Chess features a modernized [chess board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollup-chess-board) that revamps the centuries-old design, without deviating too far from its original form. The beloved game of chess has seen many variations, but none with as much promise of permanence as this simple but abstract board. The design features a funky, slightly abstract tiled floor with the signature black and white checker boxes. The chess pieces were designed using an [algorithm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genchess) to ensure the pieces are as attractive as they are easy to play with. The set of black and white pieces vary in shapes and sizes, but all maintain a curvy, twisted form. This board is an aesthetically pleasing and highly functional rendition of the age-old game, serving as an example of the endless possibilities the impact of [3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game) can make on the world of game design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernized Board Games:** Revamping classic board games with futuristic designs through 3D printing technology. - **Algorithmic Design:** Using algorithms to create aesthetically pleasing and functional game pieces. - **Abstract Game Design:** Incorporating abstract elements into traditional games to create new and unique experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy and Game Design:** Bringing technological innovation to classic games to increase engagement and appeal. - **3D Printing:** Leveraging 3D printing to create unique and aesthetically pleasing game pieces and boards. - **Interior Design:** Integrating functional games into stylish home decor through modern and innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Inclusively Designed Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-chess.md) - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [Flat-Pack Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set.md) - [NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc.md)