A very simple image made quickly to show students that you can create some nice images with very basic modelling skills as long as you are prepared to play around with the materials and lighting to get the effect that you are looking for

OK, so everybody uses chess pieces at some time when 3D modelling. I have tried to avoid the cliché look by at least doing away with the chessboard. Also this appears to be a three sided affair, so maybe I will need to create a new board for 3 player chess.

Actually the main reason for this image was when I was learning how to use the depth of focus settings in Cinema 4D