The game of chess and specific chess set pieces have featured in many examples of literature in the past. One of the most memorable uses of the game has been in the Harry Potter books and films.
Wizard Chess was invented by the author J.K. Rowling as a form of chess where the chess set pieces move of their own accord when commanded by the player. The rules are otherwise the same as the 'muggle' or non-magic human game.
Initially we see Harry playing with a borrowed chess set, which takes pity on his inexperience. Harry then gets his own chess set at Christmas.
Interestingly, the chess pieces used are based on the famous Isle of Lewis chess set dating from the Middle Ages and now displayed jointly in the British Museum and the Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
Perhaps the most dramatic display of Wizards Chess in the Harry Potter series is in the Philosophers Stone when Harry, Hermione and Ron have to play as chess set pieces to get to the Philosophers Stone itself. The game is that much more interesting as the pieces are destroyed when they are taken.
Perhaps it's just as well the game we all play is not so violent but it is enthralling nonetheless.
You can see a video of that dramatic game of Wizards chess here.
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