Reviewed and Updated: October 19, 2022 by Jamie Wilson BA
A checkerboard tattoo represents authority and power. If you value power and authority in your daily life, then this is the ideal option for you.
It can be difficult to choose the right chess tattoo for you as there are so many different types of creative and unique chess tattoos.
One of the most popular chess tattoo designs is the king chess piece. The most typical locations for chess piece tattoos are chest, arm and shoulder.
These tattoos also look amazing when mixed with other designs.
So what is trending in the world of chess piece tattoo design right now? If you search, you will find countless options. However, we have compiled a list of top 10 chess tattoo design ideas for you to choose from, so get ready to pick the best alternative.
Black beauty – king chess piece tattoo
If you are considering getting a royal tattoo, think of the authority and power it symbolizes, then this is a fitting one. There are two key elements in this design, a beautiful crown and a king chess piece tattoo. The beautiful crown is ready to fall on the floor on the head of the king chess piece tattoo. The checkerboard sketch tattoo can be seen in the tribal checkerboard background tattoo; it is not highlighted but it is visible. The king chess piece tattoo is well designed and inked. A tattoo on the arms, legs or hands is a worthwhile option. Gray and black are the predominant colors. Whether you want to be big or small is ultimately up to you.
Chess pieces tattoo
This tattoo is just amazing. The tattoo artist did an excellent job. Dark and light tones are used in the graphic. The artist’s beautiful frame of king, queen, bishop, knight, rook and pawn. All pieces are so well finished that even if the artwork is partial, you can still recognize them. Since this chess tattoo design is more detailed, it takes up a larger space. This artwork is made in black and gray ink. The tattoo can be placed on the chest, arms, back, leg and other parts of the body.
Checkers game tattoo
This tattoo is for you if you are a person who likes chess games. This is similar to a chessboard in the war tattoo. All chess piece tattoos including a king and queen chess piece on board, a bishop and rook piece, and soldiers can be found. All farmer tattoo pieces in it are beautifully inked. Your back is a good place to get this tattoo because it takes up more space. Overall it is a checkerboard mix up tattoo design in one place. To complete the artwork tattoo, the artist used shades of black and gray.
Queen couple tattoo
This tattoo can also be referred to as a king and queen couple tattoo. There are two tattoos on each hand: one is a king chess piece tattoo and the other is a queen piece tattoo. It is of course up to you how you want your tattoo to look, small or large. The artist’s artwork on the most important piece of chess is well finished with black and gray tones. They did a lot of meticulous work and left almost nothing out. The additional strokes around the tattoo design look quite natural and appealing. This tattoo is one of the strongest ink ideas and it can be done on any part of the body.
The Emperor of Chess
This is a good option if you don’t want to use regular black and white pawns or chess pieces. The king chess piece is light brown in color surrounded by leaves that are also mixed with green and brown colors that have fallen around the king and a red circle behind the king chess tattoo. The artist used matching shades of color to make it appear as a strong piece. This tattoo design fits well on arms, hands and legs and the size is up to the designer or you can choose to have it.
Checkerboard Tattoo Family
A collection of checkerboard tattoos arranged in an octagon. If you like geometry and a good game of chess, you can go for this tattoo design without thinking twice. The king is in the center, the queen tattoo is on top of the king piece, the knight chess tattoo is under the king and is traditionally in the shape of a horse, the bishop tattoo is on the right of the king and is the last one the tower. All of them are extremely clean and skillfully carved with detailed art. Only one color, black, was used by the artist. This artwork can be displayed on a leg, back of arm, chest and hand.
Three chess tattoos in a frame
Three checkerboard tattoos can be found here. It combines multiple elements into a single tattoo. There’s a knight, a rook, and a soldier, all constructed around the hand in gray and black ink. This is an excellent tattoo if you like a queen on a chess board tattoo. The tattoo can be applied to any part of your body including chest, arms, back, leg and other areas. Each tattoo has a unique meaning and you must choose which ones you want to convey in your tattoo. With the right graphic, this can become one of the coolest checkerboard tattoo designs!
The realistic queen piece tattoo
This is one of my favorite tattoo designs. There are several aspects to this tattoo including a beautiful girl, a chess piece tattoo on a chess board and the artist has placed a girl as the queen. A big slap on the back for the artist who nailed this tattoo design. There are several different parts of the chess game included in this tattoo design! These chess tattoos are stunning and well done. The delicate tones show the talent of the artist. Located on the shoulder in the photo, the tattoo looks amazing as the image is quite large and beautiful, therefore requiring wide and long placement. The complete design is a masterpiece. The tattoo can be applied to the chest, arms, back and leg.
pawn tattoo
This Pawn Chess Tattoo is a warrior who goes into battle before everyone else. If you are a person who acts before everyone else, this tattoo is for you. The artwork has been beautifully and sharply colored by the artist. For the art, the artist used gray and black ink. This tattoo design can be placed on chest, arms, back, neck and leg. It only requires a tiny and narrow area.
A black pawn with broken chess king piece tattoo
This is a somewhat unusual tattoo design. The pawn tattoo attacks and destroys the king’s chess piece. Even the parts of King’s Piece Tattoo were so skillfully coveted by the artist. The king’s figures are ready to crash to the ground. Both were tattooed in black ink by the artist. This tattoo design is ideal for chest, arms, back, neck and leg. It requires little and narrow space. You need to change the theme to suit your needs and taste. These excellent chess sets are for people who think logically and move deliberately.
Let me suggest some other suitable chess tattoo ideas for you to consider:
- Classic Crown Chess tattoo design
- Realistic chess pair tattoo
- Tattoo of Courage
- White Knight Chess Tattoo
- Geometric chess king tattoo
You can customize the design in any scenario to suit your needs and tastes. The tattoo and the artwork should be loved, but there should never be any regrets about the artwork.
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