Celtic themed chess set pieces are based on the ancient Celts. Its origin dates back to the year 1014 AD. The dress and weapons appear with great precision in the figures of the Celtic Chess Set. By their large and heavy weapons, the active and lightly clad Celtic footmen once distinguished themselves. For hit and run tactics, the Celts had the upper hand.
Sea-raiding Scandinavians, also known as Vikings, play on the dark side of the themed chess game. The names of the Vikings became associated with the raids of the European coasts, especially France, Ireland, Italy and France. It was impossible to guess where they would attack next, and therefore these invaders were known as sea wolves. This themed battle chess set is truly exciting as it contains every detail while the costumes and figures maintain historical accuracy.
People of Celtic origin inhabited Western Europe, especially Wales, Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and Brittany. Viking or Scandinavian raids fell prey and this chess set projects the story of the battle between the Viking raiders and Brian Boru, the Irish king. At Clontarf, near Dublin, the battle took place, and it was a truly fierce encounter.
Although the Celts one way or another managed to defeat the Viking invaders, Brian Boru, their king, was killed. The main characters associated with the battle appear on the set, while Celtic designs and objects d’art from the period are projected onto it.
The Celtic inhabitants of Ireland rose about a thousand years ago to resist the invading Vikings and colonizers under the leadership of Brian Boru, their king. In these fine chess pieces, the experience and craftsmanship of the Celtic tribes was reflected through artistic and rare designs appreciated throughout the world.
The two sides of the famous Battle of Clontarf, near Dublin in Ireland, AD 1014. C. are reflected very well in the pieces with an antique finish. The Irish Celtic tribes united under their High King, Brian Boru, are represented by the white pieces, the Viking forces commanded by Sihtrik Silkbeard, the King of Dublin, are the black pieces. In general, the pieces are lousy fighters, although Black Rook is a notable exception appearing in the form of the prow of a Viking boat.