Lookin' good! The proportions are awesome, the figures flow well, and I'd say there's some decent process in the BE shots. I'm trying to find a flaw, and I think the only thing I can pick on is the figure at the bottom right of the chess pictures. But 16 out of 17 ain't bad.
Not sure I fully understand the chess bit, but I have to assume there's some untapped BE potential there.
(Of course, being a TF enthusiast by trade, I'd much prefer to see a magic horse/knight piece. n.n)
I think you've definitely got something to go on for a comic, and I'm sure you'll continue to hear that throughout this thread.