Kingdom Hearts III trailer analysis: Do the chess pieces represent the lights/darknesses?

[Forever 3,550]

To continue on with our trailer analysis series, let's take a look at the chess pieces Young Xehanort and Young Eraqus are using in the

 

Each piece seems to have a symbol on the top, which we noticed could correspond to characters in the Kingdom Hearts series, more specifically, the seven lights and the thirteen darknesses. Thanks to Tumblr user freeshooterxig, some of these symbols have been depicted with their corresponding characters:

 

We also noticed that there are duplicates of the "Ansem, Seeker of Darkness" pieces - one to represent Ansem, and the other to possibly represent his Guardian. Also, we found two "Vanitas" pieces, possibly signifying Vanitas and the Vanitas Remnant.

 

KH13 user, PrinceNoctis, gives his analysis:

 

Another interesting thing to note is which pieces eliminate each other. It's hard for us to tell, but one move that is certain is the "Sora" piece eliminating one of the "Ansem, Seeker of Darkness"/"Guardian" pieces. If you can make out any other eliminations, let us know!

 

We would just like to clarify that this is based purely on speculation. However, it seems too perfect in our eyes. So, what do you think of all of this? Can you depict any symbols we missed? Sound off in the comments below!

 

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[Hero of Light XIV 2,381]

Could be something. I eagerly await.

 

BTW, that looks freaking GORGEOUS!!   

[Ven983 490]

That is a great observation.  I have always thought he would be, but this definitely points towards that being true.

[Kingdomhe 1,362]

uh..well i guess we should hit the games and look for symbols again.

[Yuya Sakaki 5,212]

Those pieces definitely hold meaning. I think they represent the seven versus thirteen.

 

Peace!

[Moochieh32 676]

VANITAS RETURRRRNNSSS :DDDD

[PrinceNoctis 1,011]

Well, now that you mention that. I definitely think the chess pieces represent lots of things. Another fan on the site mentionned that the two chess pieces at the end have Sora's and Xehanort's insignias on them (The crown and the beast thingy on Xehanort's keyblade). Maybe all the chess pieces represent people.

[KeybladeLordCheeseCurd 1,542]

One of those chess pieces look like dice.

[2 quid is good 2,209]

Luxord?

 

If anyone has a picture of a the chess board, we could try and identify the pieces. There's 24 pieces on a chessboard, got it memorized?

[Moochieh32 676]

Those pieces definitely hold meaning. I think they represent the seven versus thirteen.Peace!

Yes, that's what Nomura said in a previous interview on KH3. I remember him saying that. Basically. What the cutscene entirely is, is a symbol. Eraqus and Xehanort are versing each other in a game of chess. Obviously, Eraqus is representing the "Light" side, and Xehanort represents the "Dark" side. This scene is also said to be one of the opening cutscenes, since its basically a foreshadowing of the final battle of the game. Sora and his friends, vs Xehanort and his allies. Thing is, while watching, it made us feel like Xehanort is going to get the upperhand on this one, possibly making this have the most darkest endings for KH yet. Saying this alone gives me the chills but ya, that's what it's supposed to represent.

[PrinceNoctis 1,011]

If anyone has a picture of a the chess board, we could try and identify the pieces. There's 24 pieces on a chessboard, got it memorized?

YESS LET'S DO THAT! I also noticed the TAV insignia behind the chess piece with Sora's crown. Well I didn't really notice it, it wasn't really discrete.

[Robbie the Wise 5,050]

We got Riku's Way to Dawn keychain on the light side.

[Moochieh32 676]

After hearing from some people from this site, I went to get a closer look at the chess pieces on the board. Here's what I found that I think might be what they are:

- Sora's piece = The silver piece with the crown

- Kairi's piece = The silver piece on the far right (the star- "Good Luck Charm")!

- Riku's piece = The third silver piece on the right (the middle)

- Mickey's piece = The silver one in the far back, which looks like Mickey's head

- Vanitas's piece = The golden piece with the symbol on his keyblade (Caramal Covered Ansem pointed this out)

- Isa's piece = The golden one on the far left with the circle and thorns sticking out

- Luxord's piece = The golden piece with the pair of dice on top (KeybladeLordSora pointed this out)

- Heartless piece = Found two of them in the beginning of the trailer. You can see the long ears like the Shadows have

 

Obviously, the chess board = the battlefield where the 13 Darknesses and 7 Lights clash.

 

Here's the trailer to check these out:

 

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Also...keep in mind... chess is like a battlefield. The goal is to get rid of all of your opponent's chess pieces. Notice Xehanort removed some of Eraqus's piece in the trailer (2), one of them appears to be the one I think to be Riku's piece... does this mean... D:

Edited June 16, 2015 by Moochieh32

[PrinceNoctis 1,011]

Ya, from what I can examine, here's what I believe is on that chess board:

- Sora's piece = The silver piece with the crown

- Kairi's piece = The silver piece on the far right (the star- "Good Luck Charm")!

- Riku's piece = The third silver piece on the right (the middle)

- Mickey's piece = The silver one in the far back, which looks like Mickey's head

- Vanitas's piece = The golden piece with the symbol on his keyblade (topic creator pointed this out)

- Isa's piece = The golden one on the far left with the circle and thorns sticking out

- Luxord's piece = The golden piece with the pair of dice on top

- Heartless piece = Found two of them in the beginning of the trailer. You can see the long ears like the Shadows have

What about the one with the sun? I wonder who or what it represents...

[2 quid is good 2,209]

My bad there's 32 chess piecesI think some might represent ff characters, also, I think the one in eraqus' hand may represent xehanort but I can't really make it out

[Forever 3,550]

Quota for all of you by the way!!! So many brilliant theories, I'll like you all later.

 

 

As for the Star pieces, there appears to be a star on the Dark side as well.....A Light gone bad? O_O

[RoxasVen30 81]

This a smart way to show us the 13 SoD and the 7 GoL

[Isamu Kuno 2,512]

Quota for all of you by the way!!! So many brilliant theories, I'll like you all later.   As for the Star pieces, there appears to be a star on the Dark side as well.....A Light gone bad? O_O

Terra?If they want to go super-literal, given hat there are 32 pieces on a chess board, on each side, then Xehanort's pieces would represent the darknesses and Eraqus' would be the Guardians and the princesses. Now if we count the players themselves that gives us on each side. Hmm... Edited June 16, 2015 by Isamu_Kuno

[Demyx. 10,064]

I believe there is one with an hour glass too. Which would mean Young Xehanort of course. 

 

 

[Rinax 473]

Please no, not Luxord. Please.

[2 quid is good 2,209]

If they want to go super-literal, given that there are 24 pieces on a chess board, 12 on each side, then Xehanort's pieces would represent 12 of the 13 darknesses and Eraqus' would be 6 of the 7 Guardians and 6 of the 7 princesses. Now if we count the players themselves that gives us 13 on each side. Hmm...

I made a mistake, there's 16 chess pieces on either side, so 32 altogether. And there would also be 16 pawns altogether, but whether they included 32 chess pieces, Idk.And you made so much sense too!! Sorry to ruin your theory Edited June 16, 2015 by 2quid

[Col.Random 3,683]

What about the one with the sun? I wonder who or what it represents...

might represent Lea since the Sun is a ball of fire and all

[Robbie the Wise 5,050]

Shouldn't this stay in the other thread or at least give Chocolate Covered Ansem credit for point it out to begin with.

[PrinceNoctis 1,011]

Quota for all of you by the way!!! So many brilliant theories, I'll like you all later.

 

 

As for the Star pieces, there appears to be a star on the Dark side as well.....A Light gone bad? O_O

Hmm...If it is supposed to be a good guy gone bad, it's either Aqua or Naminé. They're the only ones who have good luck charms like Kairi right? 

[2 quid is good 2,209]

All those years in the RoD must have had some effect on her

Hmm...If it is supposed to be a good guy gone bad, it's either Aqua or Naminé. They're the only ones who have good luck charms like Kairi right?