The element of surprise is a tremendous advantage in battle. Similarly, taking an opponent by surprise can lead to a quick victory in chess. And what would be a greater surprise than for your pieces to combine into a giant fighting robot that sweeps the board in a single move? Cymon of Thingiverse has designed a chess set that will let you do just that.
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Love the innovation in an ancient game. This is a great combination of old and new. I have a collection of chess sets and it reflects the same value. Let's have some more!