Tucked away in Podgórze, Moje Szachy (My Chess) is both a shop than a working studio where craftsman Łukasz Wiciarz hand-carves chess sets, sculptures and bas-reliefs from carefully selected wood. Drop in and you'll likely catch him at work, shaping everything from chess tournament pieces to intricate custom designs, each made entirely by hand and one of a kind. Browse the beautiful array of chess sets and boards, including individual pieces in a variety of designs and sizes, magnetic chessboards, three-player chessboards, chess tables and more, and meet the man who made them. Operating under the name Benekczy, this studio space also collaborates with local artists, giving it the feel of a small creative hub rather than a traditional retail outlet. If you're a chess fanatic, or just an ardent admirer of craftsmanship, make sure you put this on your itinerary.
