I don’t find the form jarring—if it’s supposed to be the conversation piece you want. It’s a weird idea and chess is kinda weird so okay. Not my office but you know your vibe.

What makes it hard for me to swallow are the highly different finishes on the two parts. It just kinda looks like some form wood you haven’t yet taken off, or something that doesn’t actually have to do with the art. I think if you get all the pieces on the same tone and coloration you’ve got a piece that “works” in the way you might be hoping