CHESS PAINTINGS · CURATED FOR CHESSBOART
A curated selection of chess paintings by WFM Mariya Yugina — created by a professional chess player who understands the game from the inside. These works bring chess to the wall as culture, not a cliché.
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Chess authenticity: positions, symbols, and atmosphere shaped by real tournament experience.
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Interior presence: art that builds a calm, intelligent mood in homes, clubs, and studios.
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Curated, not crowded: a small selection with strong character — quality over volume.
Looking for chess that can be played on the wall as well? Explore our vertical systems: Vertical & Hanging Chessboards. Or see how chess lives in real interiors: Gallery.
About the artist: Mariya Yugina is a Woman FIDE Master whose art combines chess knowledge with a painter’s sensitivity. A dedicated artist page is coming next — for now, this collection is the best place to start.
If you are an artist or photographer working with chess and feel your work belongs here, write to us — we build this space slowly and with care.