Skyline Chess New York vs San Francisco Stainless Steel Chess Set with Black & White Hatch Board

Architecture you can play: New York and San Francisco in miniature, as a full 32-piece stainless steel chess set.

The Skyline Chess New York vs San Francisco Edition turns New York and San Francisco’s best-known buildings into chess pieces. Each side is a city: New York’s architecture takes on San Francisco’s.

Skyline Chess was founded by two London-based architectural designers who pit the world’s great buildings against each other. This set comes with a hand-printed wooden board with a black-and-white hatch pattern (15 x 15 inches) and a presentation box, ready to play or display.

Specifications

• Brand: Skyline Chess
• Edition: New York vs San Francisco Edition
• Pieces: 32-piece set, hand-cast in solid stainless steel; heavyweight pieces with soft felt bases
• Landmarks: New York vs San Francisco landmarks; the distributor does not list each building for this edition
• Piece colors: Silver and black
• Board: Hand-printed wooden board with a black-and-white hatch pattern
• Board dimensions: 15 x 15 in, 0.35 in thick
• Set weight: 16.5 lb
• Packaging: Presentation box
• Package dimensions: 16 x 16 x 2 in (box)
• Item number (MPN): SKC207S
• EAN: 5060822522710

Features

• 32-piece set, hand-cast in solid stainless steel; heavyweight pieces with soft felt bases
• Silver and black sides
• Hand-printed wooden board with a black-and-white hatch pattern, 15 x 15 x 0.35 in
• Presentation box, 16 x 16 x 2 in

Best for

A coffee table, library, office or entry console where guests will pick it up. A natural gift for architects, designers and anyone who loves New York and San Francisco. Other Skyline Chess sets we carry: San Francisco Stainless Steel Chess Set with Wood Map Board, London vs New York Acrylic Chess Set with Marble Hatch Board, London vs New York Acrylic Chess Set with Black & White Hatch Board, New York Acrylic Chess Set with Wood Map Board.

Who this is not for

• Tournament players who need classic Staunton pieces: every piece is a building, so it takes a game or two to learn the line-up.
• Anyone short on space: the board is 15 inches square and the box 16 inches.

Why we carry it

We’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Skyline Chess is the kind of object we look for: a real, playable chess set that also works as sculpture. We list it from the brand’s US distributor, with the distributor’s item number and barcode.

Buy once: durability and care

Our advice (the distributor doesn’t publish care instructions): wipe the steel pieces with a soft, dry microfiber cloth, keep them dry and store them in the box. Avoid abrasive pads.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Skyline Chess New York vs San Francisco Edition board, and will it fit my coffee table?

The board is 15 x 15 inches and 0.35 inch thick. Allow a clear 16-inch square or more so captured pieces have somewhere to go. The box measures 16 x 16 x 2 inches.

Are the Skyline Chess New York vs San Francisco Edition pieces heavy enough to play with?

Yes. The pieces are hand-cast in solid stainless steel and the distributor lists the set at 16.5 lb, so they sit firmly on the board. Soft felt bases protect the surface.

Which buildings are in the Skyline Chess New York vs San Francisco Edition?

This edition pits New York’s architecture against San Francisco’s. VICI, the US distributor, doesn’t list each building for this edition; the product photos show the full line-up.

Does the Skyline Chess New York vs San Francisco Edition come with a board and a box?

Yes. Each set comes complete with a hand-printed wooden board with a black-and-white hatch pattern and a presentation box.

How should I clean the Skyline Chess New York vs San Francisco Edition?

Our advice (the distributor doesn’t publish care instructions): wipe the steel pieces with a soft, dry microfiber cloth, keep them dry and store them in the box. Avoid abrasive pads.

Can I order several Skyline Chess New York vs San Francisco Edition sets for corporate gifts?

Yes. Contact our trade team for multiple sets or project orders; we’ve worked with designers and trade clients since 2009.

Gifting, trade & project orders

Buying for a hotel, restaurant, bar or corporate gift program? MetropolitanDecor has served designers and trade clients since 2009. Contact us for multiple sets and project quotes.

Shipping

In-stock items ship in 2–3 business days from the United States.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.