Ink on the Shirt: The Hypermodern Game

As much as I love this technologically cluster-fucked world...there is something about the quiet brutal elegance of chess that the modern world can't touch. I wanted to create a chess t-shirt that played with these two contrasting worlds, particularly as it applies to gaming.

As you check out the progression below...please keep in mind that all of the inking was done by hand and took hour and hours to complete. Hours, I tell ya!!

Some beautiful stick-figure conceptual art...


Rough Sketch...


Detailed Sketch...


Many hours of inking...


Many hours, I tell ya!!!

Boom!! Ink on the shirt...


Now go buy one! Or at least tell a friend!

Happy New Year!

We're going to step away for a few days, but I didn't want to leave before wishing everyone a happy New Year!

See ya in 2012!!

2 New Chess T-Shirts Released!

Hey All!

Well, better late than never! We are proud to present Endgame's latest release just in time for Fall...er, we mean, Winter!

Use the coupon code WINTER at the website checkout to receive 15% off all shirts during the month of November.

The Immortal Game

Somewhere, deep within the ocean, this mermaid has been playing chess with her lover for many, many years...




It's been a long time since we've released a new female design. Want to know why? Because in the past, they have not sold well! But more and more girls have asked for them, so being the suckers we are...we designed a new one! This is a beautiful 7 color design printed on the best girly t-shirt money can buy.

The Hypermodern Game

All of the wires, cords, constant upgrades and reoccurring charges associated with modern gaming provide a great contrast to the classic beauty of chess...




This is a one color black design printed on charcoal as well as a limited edition cardinal red version. Not sure how long the cardinal red will last, so if you want one...be sure to act fast!



And "Thank You" to all of our fans, customers and friends who continue to support every move we make. We are truly overwhelmed by the support and feedback we receive.

USCL Upset Prize - Week 10

The last week of the regular season saw an upset by WGM Tatev Abrahamyan. She overcame a 126 rating point deficit to defeat IM Orlov. More details can be found at the USCL website.

USCL Upset Prize - Week 8

From the USCL website:

With an interesting win with Black, NM Rosen not only provided a huge win for the Blaze at a moment when the match result seemed very unclear, he also scored the biggest upset of the week.

Behind this win, Chicago ended up with another victory by a lopsided score and are looking to break all sorts of records as the regular season draws to a close. Will the Blaze do what most would have previously guessed to be impossible and achieve a perfect regular season record? Be sure to stay tuned in as that and many other questions will be answered soon!

USCL Upset Prize - Week 6

Damn. Things got crazy there for a bit and we have fallen behind on our postings.

The Upset Prize for Week 6 goes to Roland Feng for his defeat of National Master Gershenov.

It should be noted that Roland is only 11 years old! Nothing quite like getting your ass kicked by an 11 year old.

Keep up to date on all of the latest US Chess League news...here.

USCL Upset Prize - Week One

The Upset Prize for Week One goes to Anna Matlin for the crushing kingside attack she slapped on National Master Craig Jones and his 223 rating point superiority.

We have our first girls-only chess t-shirt design that is in the process of being printed as we speak...hopefully Anna will pick this one. Fingers crossed.

You can play through Anna's victory and keep up on all of the latest US Chess League news...here.

London Chessboxing - Sept 10

Anyone going to be in London on September 10th? Check this out! The venue and the production both look top notch.

I also happen to know that there will be some Endgame chess shirts present, as well. ;-)

U.S. Chess League - 2011 Season

As the U.S. Chess League prepares for the 2011 season, Endgame is proud to once again sponsor the weekly Upset Prize. This is our third year working with the USCL and it promises to be another year of great battles and surprises.

Be sure to check out the U.S.C.L. website for the latest news and previews of the upcoming season.

Free Online Tournaments

We're half way through our first series of tournaments over at chess.com. The next series will start in a few more weeks. To be eligible to play, simply join the "Friends of Endgame Clothing" group...get a chance at some free chess t-shirts and best of all...it's all free.

If you haven't played at chess.com yet, do yourself a favor and check it out!