Inspired from different fields of origami engineering, woodworking, and aerospace, Kinetic Chess Set offers a truly unique and tactile user experience. From the very start, this chess set would provide you unique experience during setup and gameplay. This limited edition model weighs at almost 8 pounds, each set carries a solid walnut playing surface supported by precision-machined, black-anodized aluminum chassis.

There are four integrated panels joined using brushed stainless steel hardware with origami-inspired mechanism. This special mechanism allows for dynamic transition between storage, setup, and playing states.

Kinetic Chess Set by Degrees of Freedom features custom magnetic chess pieces which are CNC machined from solid blocks of Dynalux. This special material is normally used for high-touch objects just like knife handles, jewelry, or pistol grips. The chess board also serves as a storage space for these pieces. The strength of magnetic base is subtle, allowing uninterrupted play and giving you the feel of additional piece weighting. Each of 10 sets in this limited-edition chess board is laser marked with piece number, run, iteration, and design version.