This version is closer to my original vision. In my first render I added the boy looking on by following a whimsical impulse. I have only recently started to let these impulses guide me and have found that they can add much to my art. This time, however, I think it lead me astray. This version gives me a better sense of "closure", for lack of a better word.

Enjoy!

Credits:

---Characters---

-White Knight: DAZ's Michael 3 with Men of the Year textures and morphs. DAZ Sassy Hair 2.0. Fantasy Armor for M3 (I made the custom texture with Vue 6).

-Black Knight: DAZ's Michael 3 with Men of the Year textures and morphs. Fantasy Armor for M3 (I made the custom texture with Vue 6). DAZ SoothSlayer Battle Axe.

---Scene---

Custom pillars and raised platforms made in Vue with DAZ Chessboard texture applied.

Tool Chain:
-Poser: Character setup
-Vue: Chess set construction, scene setup and render engine
-Photoshop: Postwork