An Opportunity for Deeper Inclusivity: The "Cburnett-Symbolic" Piece Set Body:

[moeenuddinbhuiyan]

Hello Lichess Team,
I'm writing with an idea that I believe sits at the very heart of the Lichess philosophy: making the beautiful game of chess truly accessible to everyone. This is an opportunity to bridge a small but significant gap for millions of users with a simple, elegant solution.

The Vision:
Imagine a vast, global community of chess lovers who admire the clean, modern aesthetic of piece sets like Cburnett, but hesitate to use them fully because of a deeply held cultural and religious principle. For many of the world's 2 billion Muslims, the literal depiction of animals, like the horse in the knight piece, creates a subtle barrier to complete comfort and enjoyment on the platform.
Right now, Lichess has the chance to be the first major platform to address this with grace and intention.
The Elegant Solution: "Cburnett-Symbolic"
The solution is both elegant and efficient. I propose a new piece set, let's call it "Cburnett-Symbolic."
This set would be a clone of the beloved Cburnett set in every way, with one single, artful modification: a redesigned knight.
This knight would be symbolic, abstract, and non-representational. It would capture the essence of the piece's movement and power without being a literal depiction of a horse. This would provide a modern, beautiful, and spiritually comfortable option for a massive portion of the chess world.

I have attached a concept image to illustrate how sleek and fitting this symbolic knight could be.

An Irresistible Opportunity
Why is this a game-changer?

• Unlock a Massive Audience: This single change would instantly make Lichess the most welcoming online chess platform for millions of devout Muslims, empowering them to play without reservation.
• Pioneer Inclusivity: Lichess would be seen as a leader, showing a level of cultural awareness and respect that sets a new standard for online gaming communities.
• Maximum Impact, Minimum Effort: This isn't a major overhaul. It's a surgical, high-leverage change—cloning a popular set and designing one new piece. It’s an incredible return on investment for community growth and goodwill.

An Invitation
This is more than just a feature request; it's an invitation to collaborate. To help turn this vision into reality, I would be thrilled to make a donation to sponsor the development of this piece. I am confident that many others in the community feel the same way.
Thank you for building a platform worth believing in, and for considering this opportunity to make it even more universal.