The Celtic-themed chess set pieces are based on the ancient Celts. Its origin dates back to around 1014 AD The clothing and weapons appear with great precision in the figures of the Celtic Chess Set. By their large and heavy weapons, active, lightly clad Celtic footmen were once distinguished. For hit-and-run tactics, the Celts had the upper hand.

Sea raiding Norsemen, also known as Vikings, play on the dark side of the themed chess game. Viking names became associated with raids from European shores, especially France, Ireland, Italy, and France. It was impossible to guess where they would attack next and thus these invaders were known as fur seals. This themed battle chess set is truly exciting as it contains all the details while the costumes and figures maintain historical accuracy.

People of Celtic origin inhabited Western Europe, especially Wales, Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and Brittany. Viking or Norse raiders fell prey and this chess set projects the story of the battle between the Viking invaders and Brian Boru, the Irish king. At Clontarf, near Dublin, the battle took place and it was a truly fierce encounter.

Although the Celts one way or another managed to defeat the Viking invaders, Brian Boru, their king, was killed. The main characters related to the battle appear on the set, while Celtic designs and art objects of the time are projected on it.

The Celtic inhabitants of Ireland rose up about a thousand years ago to resist the invading and colonizing Vikings under the leadership of Brian Boru, their king. In these fine chess pieces, the expertise and craftsmanship of the Celtic tribes were reflected through artistic and rare designs appreciated throughout the world.

The two sides of the famous battle of Clontarf, near Dublin in Ireland, from 1014 AD. C. they are reflected very well in the pieces with an antique finish. The Irish Celtic tribes united under their High King, Brian Boru, are represented by the white pieces, the Viking forces commanded by Sihtrik Silkbeard, the King of Dublin, are the black pieces. In general, the pieces are lousy fighters, although Black Rook is a notable exception appearing in the form of a Viking boat prow.