To redefine the narrative of chess, we recreated chess pieces to be functional weapons from 6th century Indian (red) and Medieval warfare (blue). They are inspired by the origins of chess being war-based and they acknowledge the European appropriation and colonization of chess, which actually originated in India. This narrative encourages players to reflect upon historical and current manifestations of colonization through gameplay and discussion. This project was created in collaboration with Juliet Pintos.
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