Rolls-Royce’s $1M Chess Set: Luxury Meets Strategy

A chess set only Rolls-Royce could design. Would you play?

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Avant-garde design inspired by Rolls-Royce’s iconic cars. Even the pieces mimic car organ stops!

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6 types of magnets tested to keep pieces centered. Precision meets drama!

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Match your car’s leather or create a unique combo. Luxury tailored to you.

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Discreet drawers store backup queens. Because even chess needs drama!

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Laser-cut wood from a single log, aged uniformly. Obsession meets craftsmanship.

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Commission it like a car. Visit a showroom—if you dare ask the cost!

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Forget cars—this is the new billionaire status symbol. Checkmate in style!

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Would you buy a gas-assisted EV? Stay tuned for its Shanghai Auto Show debut!

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A chess set only Rolls-Royce could design. Would you play?