LAUTIE × MUYI CHEZZ Chess Desktop Spinners: Complete 6-Rank Archive (Pawn, Bishop, Rook, Knight, King & Queen)

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ Pawn · Copper + Cupronickel] The Brass+SS (57.2 g) and SS+Brass (56.1 g) builds are standard releases, while the Copper/Cupronickel pair is limited to 199 pcs each. How to recognize: Spot the 43.2 mm pawn silhouette with a 13.2 mm spherical crown and golden Brass / silver 304 SS contrast. (Documented quote: "The inaugural piece of the NIKO-designed LAUTIE × MUYI CHEZZ series: a functional chess pawn riding on a 24.0 mm R188 spinning base.").

Jan 18, 2020 Launch Standard Pair

57.2 g (Brass+SS) / 56.1 g (SS+Brass)

43.2 × 24.0 mm · 13.2 mm orb · 3 tritium slots

Materials & parts

Brass & 304 SS Contrast Body + R188 Base

Finishes & parts

Turned 13.2mm orb + 16.8mm waist + 24mm base

Features three 1.5×6 mm tritium slots in the collar and a bottom R188 bearing for desktop spins.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ Pawn · Cupronickel + Copper] The Copper + Cupronickel edition places Red Copper on top over a Cupronickel base at 59.7 g, whereas Cupronickel + Copper weighs 59.3 g (199 pcs each). How to recognize: Identify by the warm Red Copper spherical upper body paired with a silver-gray Cupronickel spinning base at 59.7 g. (Documented quote: "Established the signature Red Copper × Cupronickel limited colorway of the CHEZZ series, delivering 59.7 g of rotational momentum.").

Limited to 199 pieces worldwide

59.7 g (2020 Pawn Copper + Cupronickel)

43.2 × 24.0 mm · 16.8 mm waist · 3 tritium slots

Materials & parts

Red Copper Body + Cupronickel Base + R188

Finishes & parts

Warm Red Copper upper + silver Cupronickel base

Both Red Copper and Cupronickel develop a rich vintage patina with handling.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ Pawn · Copper + Cupronickel] Inverting the limited pairing, Cupronickel + Copper places the dense Copper ring at the base and silver Cupronickel above (59.3 g, 199 pcs). How to recognize: Spot the silver-gray Cupronickel upper body and orb resting on a reddish-brown Copper base at 59.3 g. (Documented quote: "Designed as opposing white and dark chess pieces on the board, each limited to 199 units worldwide.").

Limited to 199 pieces worldwide

59.3 g (2020 Pawn Cupronickel + Copper)

43.2 × 24.0 mm · 16.8 mm waist · 3 tritium slots

Materials & parts

Cupronickel Body + Red Copper Base + R188

Finishes & parts

Silver Cupronickel upper + Red Copper base

Standard 24.0 mm base fits the official Walnut triple display stand and wooden chessboard.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ Pawn · Copper/Cupronickel] Starting with Bishop, CHEZZ dropped standard brass/steel builds to focus exclusively on Cupronickel+Copper and Copper+Cupronickel (99 pcs each). How to recognize: Identify by the slotted bishop mitre crown topped with a glossy black Si3N4 ceramic bead and dual 2×12 mm tritium windows. (Documented quote: "The second CHEZZ release: crowned by a black Silicon Nitride ceramic orb and strictly limited to 99 units per colorway.").

Limited to 99 pieces per colorway

Heavyweight Cupronickel & Copper build

OD 24.0 mm · Si3N4 crown bead + 2×12mm trits

Materials & parts

Cupronickel/Copper Body + Si3N4 Ceramic Orb

Finishes & parts

Mitre-slotted crown + black Si3N4 ceramic bead

Equipped with a bottom R188 bearing for smooth desktop rotation.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ King · 6-Tritium Rotary Crown] Bishop uniquely houses two oversized 2×12 mm vertical tritium vials in its crown, painting twin neon arcs when spun in the dark. How to recognize: Spot the two oversized vertical 2×12 mm tritium slots flanking the slotted bishop crown. (Documented quote: "While most EDC pieces use tiny 1.5×6 mm vials, Bishop accommodates two massive 2×12 mm tritium tubes in its crown.").

Jul 31, 2020 Official Tritium Showcase

Cupronickel & Copper precision build

OD 24.0 mm · Holds 2× (2×12 mm) tritium vials

Materials & parts

Dual 2×12mm Tritium Crown Slots + Si3N4 Bead

Finishes & parts

Dual glowing 2×12mm tritium vials in crown

Accepts two 2×12 mm tritium or glow vials secured with UV adhesive.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ Bishop · Cupronickel & Copper] Rook introduced a dual-bearing split architecture: both the 24.0 mm base and the 19.5 mm crenellated turret spin independently at ~72 g (99 pcs each). How to recognize: Spot the fortress-like crenellated turret crown, hefty 72 g mass, and dual independent top-and-bottom bearings. (Documented quote: "The third CHEZZ piece: a 72 g fortress housing dual bearings so you can spin it on a desk or flick the top turret in hand.").

Limited to 99 pieces per colorway

72.06 g (Cu+Cn) / 71.85 g (Cn+Cu)

Base 24.0 × Turret 19.5 × Waist 13.8 mm

Materials & parts

Copper+Cupronickel (72.06g) & Cn+Cu (71.85g)

Finishes & parts

19.5mm rotary turret + 24mm rotary base

Turret holds 1.5×6 mm tritium vials; co-launched with the Walnut Triple Display Base.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ Rook · Dual-Bearing Limited] The 13.8 mm waisted stem nestles between index and middle fingers so your thumb can flick the 19.5 mm top turret like a spinner. How to recognize: Observe the 13.8 mm pinched waist separating the spinning top turret from the spinning bottom base. (Documented quote: "Dual-bearing engineering frees CHEZZ from the desktop—pinch the 13.8 mm waist anywhere and flick the turret crown.").

Aug 23, 2020 Official Ergonomic Showcase

72.06 g / 71.85 g Heavyweight Rook

Base 24.0 × Turret 19.5 × Waist 13.8 mm

Materials & parts

13.8mm Ergonomic Waist + Dual-Bearing Spin

Finishes & parts

Multi-piece turned Copper & Cupronickel build

Independent upper and lower bearings allow counter-rotating top and bottom spins.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ Rook · Dual-Bearing Limited] Unlike the lathe-turned Pawn, Bishop, and Rook, Knight requires complex multi-axis CNC milling to sculpt its geometric warhorse head and layered mane (99 pcs each). How to recognize: Spot the angular cyberpunk warhorse bust with contrasting Copper/Cupronickel mane plates atop the 24.0 mm spinning base. (Documented quote: "Over a year in development, the fourth CHEZZ piece transforms the classic chess knight into a multi-piece cyberpunk warhorse.").

Limited to 99 pieces per colorway

Multi-part Cupronickel & Copper assembly

OD 24.0 mm · 5-axis warhorse bust + R188 base

Materials & parts

Cupronickel & Copper 5-Axis Cyber Warhorse

Finishes & parts

Geometric mecha warhorse bust + 24mm spin base

Precision counter-balancing allows the sculpted horse bust to spin smoothly on its 24.0 mm R188 base.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ Knight · Cyber Warhorse Limited] Close-up inspection reveals that Knight's mane, muzzle, and collar are separately CNC-machined from contrasting Copper and Cupronickel and interlocked with zero gaps. How to recognize: Examine the four lateral rivet ports and interlocking Copper/Cupronickel mane plates. (Documented quote: "The most complex CNC machining achievement in the entire CHEZZ lineup, combining angular armor facets with bi-metal joinery.").

Oct 15, 2021 Official Macro Craft Archive

Precision multi-metal joinery

OD 24.0 mm · Multi-part mane & muzzle inlay

Materials & parts

Cupronickel Face Armor + Copper Mane Inlay

Finishes & parts

Macro view of 5-axis facets & mane joinery

All geometric facets are hand-chamfered for comfortable handling.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ Rook · Dual-Bearing Limited] The grand finale of the two-year CHEZZ project: both King (6-tritium crown) and Queen (Elizabethan ruff collar) feature dual top-and-bottom bearings (Elastic Lim 99 each). How to recognize: Spot the towering cross-topped crown of the King and the sculpted wave-pleated ruff collar of the Queen. (Documented quote: "From the Jan 2020 Pawn to the Nov 2021 King and Queen, LAUTIE and MUYI fulfilled their two-year promise of a complete mechanical chess set.").

Elastic Limited to 99 pcs per variant

Tallest flagship pieces in CHEZZ series

OD 24.0 mm · Dual rotary crown & base

Materials & parts

Cupronickel & Copper Dual-Bearing King & Queen

Finishes & parts

King 6-tritium crown + Queen ruff collar

Both crown and base spin independently; co-released with the custom wooden chessboard.

[Closest lookalike: CHEZZ King & Queen · Finale Pair] Assembling a full 32-piece Copper vs Cupronickel set across all six ranks creates a nearly 2 kg mechanical chess masterpiece. How to recognize: Admire all six distinct silhouettes—Pawn, Rook, Knight, Bishop, Queen, and King—marshaled across the custom wooden board. (Documented quote: "Every single chess piece is a standalone R188 desktop spinner; together, all 32 form an heirloom-grade mechanical museum.").

2020–2021 Complete Collector Set Archive

56–75 g per piece · Over 2 kg full set

Unified 24.0 mm base diameter across all 6 ranks

Materials & parts

Complete Pawn/Bishop/Rook/Knight/King/Queen Set

Finishes & parts

Full 32-piece metallic army on wooden board

Every rank shares the exact 24.0 mm base footprint for universal stand and board compatibility.