The Anarchy 3D Hand Painted Chess Board | Empress Matilda vs King Stephen | Medieval Chess Board

Recreate one of the most dramatic struggles for the English throne with this The Anarchy 3D Hand Painted Chess Board, inspired by the civil war between Empress Matilda and King Stephen.

The board is divided into two opposing medieval factions, with red and blue heraldic styling representing the rival sides. Weathered stone chess squares are surrounded by an elaborate medieval frame decorated with castle towers, heraldic shields, fleur-de-lis, swords, armour and aged-gold detailing.

Designed specifically as the battlefield for an Empress Matilda vs King Stephen chess collection, the board transforms the succession crisis of 12th-century England into a playable historical display.

Please note: this listing is for the chess board ONLY. Chess pieces are not included.

Materials

• PLA plastic
• Acrylic paints
• Protective clear coat
• Size: 50 cm
• Custom sizes available on request.
• Each board is hand painted, so slight variations make every piece one of a kind.

Features

• The Anarchy themed chess board
• Inspired by Empress Matilda vs King Stephen
• Playable 8 × 8 chess board
• Red and blue opposing factions
• Four medieval castle towers at the corners
• Heraldic shields representing the rival sides
• Fleur-de-lis, swords and medieval armour decorations
• Ornate sculpted medieval border
• Weathered stone-effect chess squares
• Antique gold detailing
• Individually 3D printed and hand painted
• Chess pieces NOT included
• Ideal for collectors of medieval England, the Normans, Plantagenet history and The Anarchy

The Anarchy (1138–1153) was the brutal struggle for the English crown between King Stephen and Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I. This board is designed as a miniature battlefield for that conflict, making it both a functional chess board and a distinctive historical display piece.

Board only — chess pieces sold separately.
Custom sizes available on request.