History has proven that Kings have also been women. And while succession is usually familial and male, the throne is sometimes occupied by women who have the best lineage at the time or the best strategy. Chess is about war. This chess set honors strong women like Clotilda from the 5th Century, who was Queen of the Franks - a Germanic-speaking people who invaded the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century. Clotilda bore 4 sons, 3 of whom became Kings, and she was known for her generosity and her political astuteness. She was the power behind the throne and literally a kingmaker. To this creator, a king herself. She is buried in Paris. MOVEMENT | The King must never be captured and if it is in danger then it must be made safe immediately. If it is not possible to make the King safe then the game is lost. The King may move one square in any direction.