[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":128},["ShallowReactive",2],{"xkJSFB4SHiQQuzZZr3mzUtnZ5ox5yJWBspFug_wP2os":3,"article_crafting-a-king-a-champions-design-challenge_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":126,"_apollo:identified":127},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","crafting-a-king-a-champions-design-challenge","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":125},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":45,"globalTags":49,"products":83,"disciplines":95,"seo":114,"__typename":124},"cG9zdDoyMjg3MA==","Crafting a King – A Champion’s Design Challenge","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fcrafting-a-king-a-champions-design-challenge","\u003Cp>This summer SOLIDWORKS hosted a “Checkmate Challenge” design contest for SOLIDWORKS Champions.…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1-1024x576.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1-768x432.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1-1536x864.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1.jpg.webp 1920w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fcheckmatechallenge_logo_draft4-1024x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22872\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fcheckmatechallenge_logo_draft4-1024x1024.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fcheckmatechallenge_logo_draft4-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fcheckmatechallenge_logo_draft4-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fcheckmatechallenge_logo_draft4-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fcheckmatechallenge_logo_draft4-1536x1536.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fcheckmatechallenge_logo_draft4-2048x2048.jpg.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>From May to early July, SOLIDWORKS hosted a “Checkmate Challenge” design contest for SOLIDWORKS Champions. Participants were asked to use 3D Sculptor (xShape), 3D Creator (xDesign), or SOLIDWORKS to design either a queen or a pawn and create a final rendering with a background image using the 3D Render role (xStudio).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The SOLIDWORKS User Forum community saw numerous impressive designs submitted by active SOLIDWORKS users worldwide. After receiving over 12 entries, the decision phase began with a panel of three judges, including representatives from SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXCITE, and an external SOLIDWORKS power user, Ridvan Polat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1024x576.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22873\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign-1536x864.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftheodore20chortatsoswiningdesign.jpg.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Selecting the “best” design proved challenging for the judges, as all designs were exceptional. Ultimately, a winner who met all the design criteria emerged. Theodore Chortatsos, a SOLIDWORKS Champion from Greece, created the victorious design! 🥳\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Check out Theodore’s winning design in the \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fr1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\u002Fcommunity\u002Fswym:prd:R1132100503382:community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:qnaquestion:-GkrVUK7QpS79LQWxPzIDQ\">\u003Cem>SOLIDWORKS User Forum\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cem> (login required)\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Theodore’s design received the highest votes from the judges and was announced as the winner on July 15 in the SOLIDWORKS User Forum. As part of his prize, Theodore was invited to a friendly chess game against SOLIDWORKS CEO Manish Kumar. The virtual match lasted half an hour and was an exciting event.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The replay of the match can be viewed on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fposts\u002Fmkumar3ds_championschesschallenge-activity-7222626323301564416-3R2T?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\">Manish’s LinkedIn post\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To view a showcase of all the designs, including Theodore’s winning entry, you can visit the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fr1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\u002Fcommunity\u002Fswym:prd:R1132100503382:community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:communitypost:JerkBA2GSTuXRxbw2kyYOg\">corresponding post\u003C\u002Fa> in the SOLIDWORKS User Forum community. This is a chance to appreciate the creativity of the contestants and watch the recap of the game replay.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmanishandtheodore-scaled-1-1024x796.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22874\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmanishandtheodore-scaled-1-1024x796.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmanishandtheodore-scaled-1-300x233.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmanishandtheodore-scaled-1-768x597.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmanishandtheodore-scaled-1-1536x1194.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmanishandtheodore-scaled-1-2048x1592.jpg.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>If you are curious and want to learn more about the SOLIDWORKS Champions program, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fcommunity\u002Fsolidworks-champions\">visit here\u003C\u002Fa>. You might be our next champion in both SOLIDWORKS and chess!\u003C\u002Fp>","2024-08-12T08:00:59",{"node":34,"__typename":44},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":35,"name":37,"firstName":38,"lastName":39,"avatar":40,"__typename":43},"matthewhall","Matthew Hall is the SOLIDWORKS online communities manager and passionate 3DEXPERIENCE platform ambassador, listening to and leveraging the Voice Of The Users for continuous, transformational improvement. 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