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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As noted by Project Dentate on Twitter, a bunch of them are the keychains from various keyblades. One of them being the broken gear from Vanitas' keyblade

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

let's see if I can make it work. Xehanort's pawns would be Heartless, Eraqus' well the closest the Lights have to pawns are Spirits. So the now that leaves the other pieces, 8 each, so 7 Guardians plus one But then Xehanort only has 8 of the 13 darknesses. Nope. Can't work.

The Sun chest piece could represent Axel/Lea since Isa is represented by the moon (not on the chest board but in other stuff).

let's see if I can make it work. Xehanort's pawns would be Heartless, Eraqus' well the closest the Lights have to pawns are Spirits. So the now that leaves the other pieces, 8 each, so 7 Guardians plus one But then Xehanort only has 8 of the 13 darknesses. Nope. Can't work.

Could some of the pawns for the light be the princesses, or Donald and goofy? There would be 8 powerful chess pieces, the 7 gol and kairi, so the pawns could be the 6 leftover princesses and Donald and goofy!6+2=8 7+1=8 8+8=16

Edited June 16, 201510 yr by 2quid

 

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

This could be ansem

Could some of the pawns for the light be the princesses, or Donald and goofy? There would be 8 powerful chess pieces, the 7 gol and kairi, so the pawns could be the 6 leftover Gol and Donald and goofy!

I think some are supposed to be Donald and Goofy on the chessboard. Just hard to make out. 

 

Also, guys, I think the "sun" piece is supposed to be Isa, since his weapon has that kind of symbol on it

 

See? 

 

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/kingdomhearts/images/c/cf/Sa%C3%AFx_Action_Render_KHII.png/revision/latest?cb=20110807040817

Can anyone make out the piece that eraqus capturef?

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...

 

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? 

 

 

Well Isamu is right, Terra also had a Wayfinder, but if his piece represents a Star, then he'll be back to his normal appearance? It just seems bizarre, is all.

 

 

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

 

It's all good! I just love reading everyone's ideas on this.

I think some are supposed to be Donald and Goofy on the chessboard. Just hard to make out. 

 

Also, guys, I think the "sun" piece is supposed to be Isa, since his weapon has that kind of symbol on it

 

See? 

 

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/kingdomhearts/images/c/cf/Sa%C3%AFx_Action_Render_KHII.png/revision/latest?cb=20110807040817

  Pretty observant there

 

Also if they make Lea a darkness that will be so redundant and just ....ugh! I don't think he would willingly do so. 

Edited June 16, 201510 yr by Flaming Lea

Well Isamu is right, Terra also had a Wayfinder, but if his piece represents a Star, then he'll be back to his normal appearance? It just seems bizarre, is all.   It's all good! I just love reading everyone's ideas on this.

This makes sense actually, cos Terra is still xehanorts vessel

The star could also be Mickey as well considering he's been rocking the Star Seeker.

 

Actually I think I see Mickey's ears right by Eraqus' hands.

Edited June 16, 201510 yr by Chucky the Wise

The star could also be Mickey as well considering he's been rocking the Star Seeker.

Mickey already has a piece. You can see his head and ears on multiple pieces. 

  Pretty observant there

Thanks

When I saw the star I immediately though of the paopu fruit.

That could be Kairi. The charm mayby Naminé.

Guys, I also found something out from the trailer. It seems Olympus Coliseum is confirmed once again. Around 0:30 of the trailer, you can see Sora's keyblade is different. I am watching an HD version on the PS4 and it appears to be Zeus on the end holding a lightning bolt. Awesome keyblade I have to admit- I hope they have FF13 characters in OC this time

Well Isamu is right, Terra also had a Wayfinder, but if his piece represents a Star, then he'll be back to his normal appearance? It just seems bizarre, is all.

 

 

 

It's all good! I just love reading everyone's ideas on this.

I think Terra is represented by the golden chess piece that Eraqus has. I think it's meant to represent his comeback from Darkness, he's been taken by Eraqus because the good guys (light side) are going to save him from the dark side...Maybe I'm overthinking The chess piece also looks like the TAV insignia but we can't really see it clearly...

Edited June 16, 201510 yr by PrinceNoctis

I think Terra is represented by the golden chess piece that Eraqus has. I think to represent his comeback from Darkness, he's been taken by Eraqus because the good guys (light side) are going to save him...Maybe I'm overthinking The chess piece also looks like the TAV insignia but we can't really see it clearly...

That's the exact piece I was trying to make out! Good on yer! Eraqus also takes another piece of Xehanort's while Xehanort only gets one. ???

That's the exact piece I was trying to make out! Good on yer! Eraqus also takes another piece of Xehanort's while Xehanort only gets one. ???

Yeah...I'm trying to figure out what it means...

Guys, I also found something out from the trailer. It seems Olympus Coliseum is confirmed once again. Around 0:30 of the trailer, you can see Sora's keyblade is different. I am watching an HD version on the PS4 and it appears to be Zeus on the end holding a lightning bolt. Awesome keyblade I have to admit- I hope they have FF13 characters in OC this time

It looks like Mt. Olympus too me. Considering they are on a mountain and there are greek things.

 

 

Also the whole Rock Titan thing. 

This is actually really amazing. I thought it might mean something in the trailer but I really didn't bother looking into it. Wow. 

Judging by the bar on top of Sora, I gather drive forms are confirmed?

It seems like the case Vanitas could be one of them.

 

I'm not sure on Isa being the sun piece.  Nothing on his weapon resembled a sun to me.  If the piece is a sun that is.

Edited June 16, 201510 yr by Ultimus Grid

I think Terra is represented by the golden chess piece that Eraqus has. I think it's meant to represent his comeback from Darkness, he's been taken by Eraqus because the good guys (light side) are going to save him from the dark side...Maybe I'm overthinking The chess piece also looks like the TAV insignia but we can't really see it clearly...

 

That's the exact piece I was trying to make out! Good on yer! Eraqus also takes another piece of Xehanort's while Xehanort only gets one. ???

 

Sweeeeet catch! I didn't even notice that.....So there's hope for poor Terra after all- But 2quid is correct, Xehanort takes a couple.......I think that one of the current Lights may get taken for good, but who? Hmm...

Sweeeeet catch! I didn't even notice that.....So there's hope for poor Terra after all- But 2quid is correct, Xehanort takes a couple.......I think that one of the current Lights may get taken for good, but who? Hmm...

GUYS GUYS GUYS, the piece Xehanort takes at the beginning has the KH symbol on it!!

Edited June 16, 201510 yr by 2quid

GUYS GUYS GUYS, the piece Xehanort takes at the beginning has the KH symbol on it!!

 

This could represent him taking the power of Kingdom Hearts, and using it to his advantage during the War?