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A tilted wooden chessboard with blue pieces at the back — AI art by @DavidP

@DavidP · 1/18/2026

I continue to work daily (sadly comes to an end today is my last day of vacation). This exercise inspired by this image ( https://budgetpixel.com/p/4613 ) shared by @Sealine I had the idea to make use of img2img and first setup an authentic chess board, then place it in a scene. First start image for the chess pieces and board would be prepared with a suitable image found on the 'net. 1&2- re-worked into the desired painted style and cleaned it up. Actually missed a trick and could have added a more fitting border 3- My first attempt. I was pleased as this prompt delivered the best result yet, most positive feedback from Claude and only a few prompt changes suggested. 4- Biggest issue with 3 was the scale of the chess pieces. I wanted much larger pieces. I tried and tried but could not get that right. In the end, I opted to try and scale the pieces outside BP 5&6- revised the prompt from 2. These iterations improving but could be better. In the next post I'll share the image I settled on. I think the border around the board could be better, but I am declaring 'done' on this exercise On to another...

A tilted wooden chessboard with blue pieces at the back and green pieces at the front on a pale tiled floor.
A still-life painting features a slightly elevated, angled chessboard with blue chess pieces in the back row and green pieces in the front, set on a warm wooden frame. The pale tiled floor and soft wall backdrop create a calm, studio-art mood with a subtle perspective that draws the eye across the board. The contrasting blue and green pieces give the scene a modern, decorative feel while highlighting classic chess.

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Chessboard with blue and green chess pieces set up in a side-angle shot.
A studio-style photograph features a chessboard with contrasting blue and green pieces arranged for play. The blue pieces sit on the far side, while the green pieces occupy the near side, creating a vivid color clash and a dramatic, strategic mood.

Tags: chess, chessboard, blue pieces, green pieces, blue vs green chess, strategy game, tabletop game, board game photography, game setup, side angle photograph, studio photography, chess set, abstract chess, game arrangement

Moonlit ruins with a giant outdoor chessboard and green and blue pieces among statues and columns.
A surreal night scene of ancient columned ruins under a full moon, featuring a colossal chessboard set on the ground with green and blue chess pieces. The cinematic lighting and moonlit forest backdrop create a mysterious, fantasy atmosphere that invites imaginative interpretation and outdoor ambiance.

Tags: outdoor chess, moonlit ruins, statue columns, fantasy chessboard, surreal night scene, green chess pieces, blue chess pieces, cinematic lighting, ancient temple, night landscape, mystic mood, ruins photography, medieval garden, fantasy atmosphere

Blue and green chess pieces lined up on a wooden chessboard, ready for a game.
A stylized chessboard with blue pieces on the back rank and green pieces on the front rank creates a bold, modern contrast. The glossy plastic pieces sit atop a light-and-dark wood board, conveying a ready-to-play mood and contemporary chess aesthetics.

Tags: chess set, blue chess pieces, green chess pieces, modern chess, plastic chess, wooden chessboard, two-tone chess, battle of colors, strategic game, board game, tabletop, chess photography, ready to play

Moonlit outdoor chessboard on an ancient terrace with statues and forest backdrop.
A dramatic night scene features a large outdoor chessboard set on a stone terrace surrounded by classical statues and columns. Green and blue oversized chess pieces stand ready under moonlight, with a dark forest and distant mountains creating a mysterious, cinematic mood.

Tags: moonlit chess, outdoor chessboard, giant chess pieces, night scene, classical statues, ancient terrace, forest backdrop, moonlight, cinematic art, fantasy chess, green pieces, blue pieces, architecture, statues, chessboard art

Night-time outdoor chessboard set among ancient stone columns and statues under a full moon.
A surreal night scene features a large chessboard placed on the ground amid ancient ruin columns and statues. Green chess pieces in the foreground face off against dark-blue pieces in the background, illuminated by moonlight that highlights the classical setting and forest beyond. The mood is mystical and cinematic, blending fantasy with classical architecture.

Tags: moonlit chess, outdoor chessboard, ancient ruins, classical statues, moonlit night, surreal fantasy scene, green chess set, blue chess set, forest backdrop, cinematic artwork, architectural ruins, garden ruin, night photography, chessboard lighting, mysterious atmosphere

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Comments

DavidP

I did. I am 60 now and approaching the time of forced retirement... exit from the Bank. I say exit as I shall have to find other gainful employment as can't afford to stop earning at 63 - as such I have accummulated many leave days and things are so quiet over year-end in SA generally and the Bank, so can take a long leave, which is fabulous - many hours of GAI, guitar and chess 🤣

Sealine

Really great idea and overall worked quite well. Shadows are fantastic in some and I love the realism of the chess pieces in the scene. Looking forward to what you settled on!

Sealine

Oh and I 100% hear you with that pesky work thing getting in the way. Still work full time as well. *sigh* Hope you had a nice vacation 😀

DavidP

🤣 it is an excellent way-of-work to have i the tool-box. Made this possible. I am really pleased with the final result posted separately

DavidP

Aaaargh - how did I miss that - shows what happens when you spend so long working something.

DavidP

Thanks very much. I am pleased with my progress over the last few days

faerierealm

Wow, you're an img2img fiend now. Nice workflow! ✨

Cheinia

The 5th one is missing two bishops.

EternaSky

The end result is great too.

SkarletFever

Awesome David! Well done!