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224 Best Chess Board-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you’ll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 224 best chess board templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you’ll see in in those slides is just example text. The chess board-related image or video you’ll see in the background of each title slide is designed to help you set the stage for your chess board-related topics and it is included with that template. In addition to the title slides, each of our templates comes with 17 additional slide layouts that you can use to create an unlimited number of presentation slides with your own added text and images. And every template is available in both widescreen and standard formats. With over 6 million presentation templates available for you to choose from, CrystalGraphics is the award-winning provider of the world’s largest collection of templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. So, take your time and look around. You’ll like what you see! Whether you want 1 great template or an ongoing subscription, we've got affordable purchasing options and 24/7 download access to fit your needs. Thanks to our unbeatable combination of quality, selection and unique customization options, CrystalGraphics is the company you can count on for your presentation enhancement needs. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers from virtually every leading company around the world. They love our products. We think you will, too!

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Presentation with chess board - Majestically designed white chess piece on a chess board

Leadership

Majestically designed white chess piece on a chess board

Presentation with chess board - A chess board made of dollar notes

Finance Chess

A chess board made of dollar notes

Presentation with chess board - A couple of chess pieces with chess board in the background

Facing Competition

A couple of chess pieces with chess board in the background

Presentation with chess board - A number of chess pieces on the chess board

Competition Chess

A number of chess pieces on the chess board

Presentation with chess board - Audience pleasing PPT layouts consisting of chess-board-and-pieces backdrop and a tawny brown colored foreground

Chess Board Pieces Fireplace Background

This template is designed to showcase a high quality image that features a chess board and pieces, set against a warm and inviting background perfect for playing games or displaying as a decorative piece on your sofa. The design name is Wide Title, and the template format is Widescreen. It's available in a variety of colors including Saddle Brown, which provides a natural and earthy tone that complements any room. The high resolution images used throughout this template are of exceptional quality, offering plenty of opportunities for creative liberties and customizations to enhance the overall look and feel. Featuring an inclusion of a background with a subtle texture or pattern can add depth and visual interest, having a theme of showcasing a classic board game like chess in a modern setting is enhanced when combined with high resolution images. This template includes 4 How To slides at the start of the deck to help you get up and running quickly. These slides could include features such as "Get Your Game On" or "Setting Up for Success", highlighting key tips and tricks for playing games like chess, including having a theme of showcasing different ways to enhance gameplay, enhanced with the addition of some fun graphics and animations.

Presentation with chess board - Beautiful theme featuring old wooden chess board backdrop and a yellow colored foreground

Old Wooden Chess Board

Imagine stepping back in time to a bygone era where strategy and skill were put to the test on a wooden board, surrounded by the rich tones of Peru's vibrant color palette. The Wide Title template is designed to transport you to that world, with its high resolution images for the background that will leave your audience in awe. This template is perfect for those who want to create a dramatic and immersive experience for their viewers. Featuring a classic wooden chess board as its backdrop, it sets the tone for a game of checkmate and strategy. The Peru color palette adds a warm and inviting touch, while the keywords "checkmate", "play", "draughts", "symbol", and "game" will help you convey your message. The template is available in Widescreen format, making it easy to display on any screen. It's also downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, so you can easily incorporate it into your presentations. The high resolution images for the background are sure to enhance the visual appeal of your slides, making them stand out from the crowd. The template includes four How To slides at the start of the deck to help you get up and running quickly. These slides will guide your audience through the process of creating their own game boards, with features like including a Background With high resolution images for the background, having a theme of Peru's vibrant color palette, and enhancing with keywords that convey your message.

Presentation with chess board - A chess board with chess pieces and bluish background

Strategy

A chess board with chess pieces and bluish background

Presentation with chess board - Audience pleasing presentation design consisting of chess pawn with queen shadow backdrop and a coral colored foreground

Chess Pawn Queen Shadow Chess-board.

The powerpoint template Split Title is a stunning visual representation of confidence and strength, perfect for creating engaging presentations that leave a lasting impression on your audience. This captivating design features a high resolution image of a chess pawn with its queen in the shadows, symbolizing leadership and playfulness. The pale violet red colored background adds a touch of sophistication and creativity to this inspirational theme. The template is formatted as a widescreen presentation, ideal for showcasing visuals that take center stage. It's perfect for Google Slides users, as it's downloadable and compatible with the platform. With its unique color palette and thoughtful design elements, Split Title is sure to make your presentations stand out from the crowd. As you begin using this template, consider including a How To slide on how to bring out the best in your presentation content. This could be paired with an example of what it looks like when combined with high resolution images for background features, showcasing the template's ability to enhance and elevate your visuals. The Arrow Stages Layout is particularly useful for organizing your slides into clear sections, making it easier to navigate and focus on specific key points. This theme based design also offers a lot of opportunities to include additional elements that fit within the overall color palette, such as subtle patterns or textures, creating an enhanced visual experience that complements the template's sophisticated look. As you explore other slide features like including a Background With this template, having a Theme of this presentation will allow you to create cohesive and polished visuals. And with its diverse keyword set, Split Title is versatile enough to incorporate various career related images or symbols, adding depth and meaning to your content.

Presentation with chess board - Slide set having chess pawn with queen shadow background and a coral colored foreground

Chess Pawn Queen Shadow Chess-board.

Imagine yourself standing confidently on the chessboard, surrounded by high resolution images that transport you to a world of limitless possibilities, where your strength and leadership are the pieces that make history. The colors are warm and inviting, a soothing blend of sandy brown hues that evoke feelings of comfort and sophistication. This design name, Wide Title, exudes an air of grandeur, perfect for capturing the essence of leadership and success. The template format is Widescreen, ensuring you can immerse yourself in the vibrant images that come alive on your screen. With a theme of confidence and strength, this template is sure to inspire you to unleash your inner champion. A standout feature of this design is the inclusion of a high resolution background image featuring a majestic chessboard with a queen looming large in the shadows. This striking element adds depth and dimensionality to the template, setting it apart from others in its class. Having a theme of focus on leadership, this design name showcases the perfect blend of creativity and substance. Incorporating a panoramic picture layout into your presentation is sure to draw attention, allowing you to showcase multiple images at once and take your audience on an immersive journey. With seamless transitions between slides, this template ensures that your message flows effortlessly from one idea to another. As with all the templates featured in this collection, this design name includes a background with a subtle gradient effect, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the presentation. Enhancing with multimedia elements, such as animations and transitions, can further elevate the impact of your slides, making them truly unforgettable.

Presentation with chess board - A white pawn with other chess pieces on a chess board

White Pawn

A white pawn with other chess pieces on a chess board

Presentation with chess board - Glowing chess board with colored chess pieces and king piece leading

The Leader

Glowing chess board with colored chess pieces and king piece leading

Presentation with chess board - Presentation theme consisting of good evil - head to head - knights background and a lemonade colored foreground

Head Head Knights Chess

In a world where strategy and skill reign supreme, Corner Title is the ultimate template to help you dominate the game. Designed with a classic style that's both timeless and modern, this widescreen template is perfect for presentations, pitches, or any other setting where you want to make an impression. The Peach Puff Colored theme is reminiscent of sepia tones, evoking a sense of nostalgia and sophistication. The high resolution images for the background add a touch of realism, drawing your audience in with rich textures and warm colors. This template features a unique layout that's both engaging and easy to navigate, perfect for showcasing checkmate strategies, playing games strategically, or highlighting queen power. The Growth Stages Layout slide is an enhanced version of the initial presentation, featuring a detailed breakdown of each stage from setup to conclusion. It's a great place to include background images, animations, or even interactive elements that enhance the user experience. Just imagine showcasing your own growth story and sharing it with others through this template. To really bring Corner Title to life, including a Background With rich textures, you can feature the background image on the slide itself, making it easy for users to see how the different stages fit together. Having a Theme of showcasing success stories is also a great idea, as users will be able to relate to your success and learn from your experiences. Enhanced with animations and graphics, this template is sure to captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression on your viewers.

Presentation with chess board - Beautiful PPT layouts featuring chess board with chess pieces backdrop and a tawny brown colored foreground

Chess Board Chess Pieces Isolated

PPT layouts featuring chess board with chess pieces isolated on black

Presentation with chess board - Amazing presentation design having view of chinese chess board backdrop and a tawny brown colored foreground

Top View Chinese Chess Board

Presentation design having top view of chinese chess board backdrop

Presentation with chess board - White chess king piece against multiple black pieces on chess board

Strategy Concept

White chess king piece against multiple black pieces on chess board

Presentation with chess board - Audience pleasing presentation design consisting of top view of chinese chess backdrop and a tawny brown colored foreground

Top View Chinese Chess Board

Imagine standing at the edge of a vast, ancient Chinese chessboard, with intricately carved pieces and a backdrop of misty mountains rising in the distance. The warm, earthy tones of the sienna color palette transport you to a bygone era where strategy and skill are put to the test. The Sidebar Title template is designed for those who want to showcase their personality through visuals, whether it's play, gaming, competition, or simply celebrating Chinese culture. This 6 piece grid layout includes four How To slides that get you up and running quickly from setting up your presentation to choosing the perfect images to enhance your content. The Featured Background With a High Resolution Image slide will give you a stunning backdrop for your title slide. You can choose from 4 high resolution images of different chessboards, each with its own unique theme: Ancient Chinese Chessboard (top view), Medieval Knights and Dragons, Modern Marvels, or the mystical Kingdom of Dreams. Having a Theme of Game On in Your Presentation is especially fitting, as it showcases your enthusiasm for competition and gaming. You can also include a Background With a high resolution image to add some extra flair to your slides, such as Featuring a stunning photo of a traditional Chinese restaurant serving authentic Sichuan cuisine. With Seamless Integration with Google Slides, you can easily create and customize your presentation without having to leave the platform. This template is Enhanced With Googles Key Features, making it easy to use and share with others. The Sidebar Title is a versatile template that will help you stand out from the crowd and showcase your unique personality through visuals.

Presentation with chess board - Amazing theme having king queen - chess pieces on a chess backdrop and a white colored foreground

Chess Pieces Chess Board

The game of life is often played out on a chess board, but sometimes it's easier to enjoy the pieces as standalone decorations. To take your presentation to the next level, consider using a template that incorporates them in a creative way. Corner Title is a versatile template designed for widescreen presentations, featuring a high resolution image of a queen playing chess. The lavender color palette sets the tone for an elegant and sophisticated look, perfect for presentations on play, entertainment, or gaming. The background images are carefully curated to enhance the theme, making it easy to include them in your presentation. The template includes four How To slides at the start of the deck to help you get up and running quickly. However, these steps can be quickly implemented into your presentation using the provided code. To make the most out of this template, consider featuring a bold font for the keywords "play", "symbol", "game", and "entertainment" throughout the slide. This will create a cohesive look that ties in perfectly with the lavender color scheme. For example, you could include a background image of a chess board with different pieces included, such as a knight and bishop, to showcase how the template can be used as inspiration for your presentation. Having a theme of "elevated" style is also an option, where you enhance the look by adding subtle animations or transitions that give the impression of movement. The Two Content Layout slide allows you to create multiple layouts within a single slide, making it easy to experiment with different arrangements and designs. This feature can be particularly useful for presentations where you need to include multiple elements in a compact space.

Presentation with chess board - PPT theme enhanced with chess board with chess pieces background and a wine colored foreground

Chess Board Chess Pieces Brown

PPT theme enhanced with chess board with chess pieces on brown background

Presentation with chess board - PPT theme with chess board with chess pieces background and a wine colored foreground

Chess Board Chess Pieces Isolated

PPT theme with chess board with chess pieces isolated on black

Presentation with chess board - A number of chess pieces on the chess board

Strategy

A number of chess pieces on the chess board

Presentation with chess board - Cool new presentation design with glass chess on chess board backdrop and a white colored foreground

Glass Chess Chess Board

Presentation design with glass chess on chess board

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  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
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    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

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