40174

LEGO Chess, set 40174, represents a brick built chess game with a board and assembled playing pieces. It is listed under the root theme Other, was released in 2017, and contains 1450 pieces.

Set 40174, LEGO Chess, turns the familiar game of chess into a LEGO building model. It is not tied to a story based licence or to a character driven range. Its placement in the root theme Other suits a set that represents a standalone play object rather than a scene, vehicle, or location.

The build uses 1450 pieces and includes no minifigures. The contents are focused on the board and the buildable chess pieces, so repetition, symmetry, and clear separation between the opposing sides are central to the model. With no named characters included, the set’s identity comes from its function and from the recognisable structure of the game.

This set is suitable for chess players, LEGO collectors, and builders interested in functional display objects. It can be kept on display as a constructed item, while still retaining a clear play purpose. Within Other, it is best understood as a practical object based on a traditional game, not as a themed scene.