Print-in-Place Chess Set with Captive Pieces

This print-in-place chess set prints with board and all 32 pieces in a single print.

The pieces are separate objects but are held captive within the board and move along notches during game play. Because the pieces are held captive, the board could be used as a travel chess set.

Use paint to darken the appropriate square and pieces. The pieces can be removed and reinserted by pushing against the back of the board to splay the notches apart.

The board is 204.2 mm square. The bottom is thin to reduce material, so you’ll need to monitor the first layer closely and restart if there are any errors. The build plate needs to be perfectly level and calibrated.

Files include the full board and pieces, separate pieces in case you need to replace any, and a board structure without pieces if you want to add your own.