r/chessporn is a subreddit with 41k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses chess set, chess board, made, board, and identify.
Gorgeous views of the world’s most beautiful game. From the elegant lines of the queen to the distinctive silhouette of the bishop - this is the place to show off your sets, whatever they’re made of.
Popular Themes in r/chessporn
#1
Solution Requests
: "Where can i find this set? [1080x1915]"
1 post
#2
Advice Requests
: "My grandpas old chess board from the 70s! How do I clean it? I don't know the material. [40x40] (😭 I have no idea what those numbers are supposed to mean, I'm sorry I just put random ones so I could post…)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chessporn
#1
Chess Set
: "World championship Set [3000x4000]"
57 posts
#2
Chess Board
: "For my carpentry apprenticeship, I made myself a kitchen table with a chessboard inlay [4032x3025]"
35 posts
#3
Made
32 posts
#4
Board
: "Made a bag for my chess pieces that’s also a Board [123x456]"
22 posts
#5
Identify
16 posts
#6
Handmade
12 posts
#7
Wood
9 posts
#8
Stained Glass
9 posts
#9
Pieces
6 posts
#10
Chess
: "My grandpas old Chess board from the 70s! How do I clean it? I don't know the material. [40x40] (😭 I have no idea what those numbers are supposed to mean, I'm sorry I just put random ones so I could post…)"
6 posts
Flair Used in r/chessporn
#1
Wooden
: "A beautiful chess shop in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar [4032x2268]"
106 posts
#2
Plastic/resin
: "Just wanted to show off what I made – my own 3D printed skeleton chess set 🦴♟️"
33 posts
#3
Other material
: "Have a rated chess match this afternoon and this is where we’re playing"
15 posts
#4
Metal
: "Designed and printed my own tournament-sized weighted chess set"
12 posts
#5
🔍 HELP - Set ID
: "Beautiful Blue Chess Set 🔷"
9 posts
#6
Glass
: "100% Handmade Stained Glass Chessboard!"
5 posts
#7
Stone
: "Hand carved set from Africa [3024x4032]"
4 posts
#8
👷♂️ Work in progress
: "Learning Ceramics by making a Chess set."
3 posts
#9
⚠ Incorrect Set-up
: "This was removed from r/chess, I'm glad I downloaded it, interesting concept"
1 post
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Last updated: June 6, 2026