How many pieces are in the LEGO Chess?

LEGO Chess contains 1,450 pieces.

When was the LEGO Chess released?

LEGO Chess was released in 2017.

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Set #40174

LEGO Chess

LEGO Chess is a surprisingly elegant and playable set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 9+ · Intermediate build LEGO fans, chess enthusiasts, and families looking for a fun building and gaming experience.
Build: 1,450 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $64.99 list price · 4.5¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 167 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique concept and playable design, noting it's a fun and engaging way to enjoy LEGO and chess. Some find the design simple and wish for more intricate details, but overall, it's considered a worthwhile and clever set.

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📝 Our Take

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LEGO Chess is a surprisingly elegant and playable set. It cleverly uses LEGO bricks to create a functional chessboard and chess pieces, offering a unique twist on a classic game. The set's compact design makes it ideal for both display and travel.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts and chess players of all ages. The building experience is engaging without being overly complex, and the finished product provides hours of entertainment. It's also a great way to introduce younger builders to the game of chess.

Skip this if you're looking for highly detailed or minifigure-focused sets. While charming, the design is more about functionality than intricate aesthetics. Consider a different LEGO set with more minifigures if that's your preference.

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🧱 Building Experience

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1,450

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Constructing the chessboard with alternating colors.
Building the chess pieces using a variety of LEGO elements.
The clever use of parts to distinguish between different chess pieces.
The set's portability and ease of storage.

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LEGO Chess (40174-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set, its value has already seen a significant increase. The theme of 'Other' makes it a niche collectible, appealing to both LEGO and chess enthusiasts. While not as universally appealing as licensed themes like Star Wars, its unique nature and playability should continue to drive demand. The relatively high piece count for the price point at MSRP also makes it attractive. However, potential investors should be aware that returns may not be as high as some limited-edition or highly sought-after sets.

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LEGO Chess offers a unique combination of building and gameplay, setting it apart from typical LEGO sets. While sets like LEGO Ideas Chess (no set number) offer similar experiences, 40174-1's compact design and classic aesthetic make it a strong contender. Its appeal lies in its dual functionality as both a LEGO model and a playable game, making it a worthwhile choice for collectors and families alike.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 1,450
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 52 unique parts, 1,450 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 2× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 8× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 8× White

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 14719 8× Black

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 14719 8× White

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 12× Blue

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 12× Red

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 42× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 42× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 15470 1× Pearl Gold

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 15470 1× Flat Silver

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 8× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 8× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 8× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 8× White

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 8× Black

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 8× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 64× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 24× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 64× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 26604 96× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 6× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 6× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 17× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 17× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× White

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 15× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 14× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 25× Dark Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 9× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 32× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 53× Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 39× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 39× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 18× Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 20× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 22× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 24× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 44× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 6× Dark Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 6× Dark Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 68× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 68× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 4× White

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 2× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 40× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 6× Tan

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 12× Blue

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 12× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 4× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 4× White

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× White

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 4× White

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 16× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 12× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 12× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 27× Flat Silver

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 27× Pearl Gold

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 3× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 3× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 6× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 6× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Dark Blue

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Dark Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 32× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 32× White

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 16 x 16

Part #: 91405 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92593 16× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 92947 10× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 92947 10× Black

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 98100 8× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 98100 8× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 4× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 4× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 12× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 12× Black

The set offers a good selection of tiles and plates in black, white, and light bluish gray, useful for MOC builders looking to add detail to their creations. The tan 'Brick Special' pieces are also a valuable addition to any LEGO collection.