Chess
Chess is a subordinate serving under Wapol as Chief Staff Officer of the former Drum Kingdom. He travels with Wapol's crew on their submarine ship and participates in attempts to return to their homeland after being separated at sea. Chess is known for his loyalty to Wapol, his use of a bow in combat, and his role alongside Kuromarimo in defending the king during encounters with outsiders and former allies.
Appearance
Chess has a checkered face and wears a tall pointed hat with a black-white split design along with a white fur-trimmed coat featuring black spots. He carries a bow and is often seen in matching outfits with Kuromarimo when standing beside Wapol. Name plates identify him clearly during formal gatherings on snowy shores.12
During later confrontations Chess appears in stitched clothing and goggles while pushing against mechanisms. His jester-like hat remains visible as he draws arrows and stands with Kuromarimo in the snow.34
Personality
Chess displays consistent obedience to Wapol by responding affirmatively to orders and reporting observations from the crow's nest with a pointing gesture. He maintains a factual delivery when listing meals and shows panic only when Wapol faces immediate danger at sea.567
Chess expresses dismissive views toward outsiders and former colleagues by reminding Dalton of past positions and mocking a potential ally as a friendless monster. He offers to write new laws at Wapol's command and agrees with explanations that kingdoms require a king to protect common people.8910
Abilities and powers
Chess demonstrates skill with a bow by aiming arrows at opponents and firing flaming projectiles while declaring checkmate. He attempts to stop a closing jaw mechanism by pushing against it before being struck and sent flying.41112
Chess combines with Kuromarimo into a single towering warrior during defense of Wapol. He stands ready to block paths and confronts challengers directly with his partner in the courtyard.139
History
Chess first appears during an encounter at sea when Wapol's crew raises rifles after Luffy grabs Wapol. He comments on the battle starting as the crew engages the Straw Hats before the ship departs with threats of future revenge.1415
Upon returning to Drum Island Chess reports from the rigging that the homeland has been reached. He later stands with Kuromarimo beside Wapol on the snowy shore after guards are defeated and confirms the castle appears intact.1617
Chess confronts Dalton during the reclamation effort and later discusses the necessity of kings with him inside the castle. He offers to dispose of nuisances for a rebirth of the kingdom before being defeated.181920
Chess activity occurs in an indoor environment where participants maintain casual postures while concentrating on the board. The setting features a checkered tablecloth along with various pieces and cups placed on the surface. Observers include individuals with crossed arms who watch the progression without direct involvement in moves.2122
Further instances show chess pieces positioned in the foreground during visual spreads and color illustrations that incorporate game motifs. These appearances extend to formations of soldiers in checkered uniforms who operate under external control and face confrontations analyzed through specialized abilities.232425
Relationships
Chess maintains a direct reporting role to Wapol during voyages and receives specific orders to observe and relay information about nearby vessels. He responds promptly when questioned about prior pirate encounters and continues to assist with mechanical tasks under direct instruction even when the effort ends in forceful ejection.262728
Chess holds the position of Chief Staff Officer and discusses the nature of rulership with Dalton inside the castle after the Reverie. He describes how kingdoms require a king and compares unprotected citizens to rabbits in a jungle while Kuromarimo offers drinks to ease the conversation.293031
Chess assists Wapol by reciting detailed meal records from a notepad when commanded during a confrontation in the castle courtyard. He stands ready with Kuromarimo behind Wapol and follows instructions to list consumed items including various cannons and a grilled house.32
Major battles
Chess fires arrows into Dalton after the villagers arrive to help, striking the hybrid bison form in the chest and shoulder. He later attempts to burn afros on Sanji and Chopper with a flaming arrow before being shoved aside by Wapol.411
Chess and Kuromarimo are buried by an avalanche triggered during the mountain climb. They later face giant Lapins that block pursuit of Luffy and are ultimately defeated in the castle courtyard.333435