Celebrate england39s most famous legendary king with this truly exceptional chess set designed in england the statuesque chess pieces replicate king arthur and his knights of the round table the son of king uther pendragon arthur is said to have been conceived at tintagel castle which today is steeped in arthurian legend and magic the chess pieces are beautifully modelled and hand painted and come with a traditional chess board ready for playing the chess set makes a very special keepsake