Chess has inspired artists of every generation. Whether they work with words, paint, or celluloid, chess has found a way
to influence their work in times past. Based upon the following examples, this generation has succumbed to the Royal Game's
siren song as well!
Short Films
Damned
This is a great little animated film shot from the point of view of the chess pieces which are forced to follow our (mis)guided
orders. I guarantee you will get more than one chuckle from this short!
Beyond the Move
A very stylish film in which chess players are depicted as assassins in a game of life or death....
Dexter's Lab - Chess Mom
Dexter's mom needs a lesson about proper chess spirit....
Chess Pieces
A short chess film with a lot of missiles!
A Game of Chess
This is a stop animation war movie with chess pieces fighting a brutal battle. Impressive and funny.
Did you ever wonder how chess pieces amuse themselves when you are not around? This little film exposes the shocking secret!
Off with his head!
Did you spot the many chess errors in these films? Why, oh why!, do filmmakers think it is okay to use chess as a setting
even though they apparently know little about the rules of the game?!?
Future filmmakers of the world: Use chess, but don't abuse it!
Know of a good short film? Feel free to recommend it in my guest book (see About Me)!
