About
Founded in 2015 by Akın Gökyay, the Gökyay Foundation Chess Museum is Türkiye’s first and the world’s largest chess museum, dedicated to showcasing contemporary chess sets. The museum displays 706 chess sets from 110 countries, organized under four main themes: Design, Children, War and Peace, and Countries and Civilizations. The collection reflects historical and cultural narratives from around the world—from the Gallipoli Campaign to the 9/11 Attacks, from Roman-Egyptian wars to Napoleon’s campaigns, and from the vibrant traditions of India to the mystical world of the Far East. Each set offers a unique artistic interpretation rooted in the heritage of its country of origin.