A detailed illustration of a vast, stylized city, reminiscent of a gothic or steampunk architectural style. The city is depicted as being situated on a grand chessboard, with numerous chess pieces scattered throughout. Two large, imposing figures, resembling grotesque humanoids, stand on either side of a central monument featuring a tall, light-colored statue of a man in a formal outfit. The figures on either side are positioned slightly off-center, towards the left and right edges of the image respectively. The man in the statue is in a profile view, arms outstretched. The background is a complex array of towering, intricate buildings, some adorned with reddish-brown and burgundy details, all situated within a hazy, light-gray sky with a rayed effect emanating from the central monument. The overall color palette is muted and dark, featuring shades of brown, gray, beige, and hints of burgundy and cream. The perspective is a bird's-eye view down upon the chessboard city. Light and shadow are used to create depth and dimension in the structures and figures. The style is detailed, highly stylized, and reminiscent of an art nouveau or vintage graphic novel. The atmosphere is dark, mysterious, and slightly ominous. The composition is symmetrical but not rigid. Important details include the chessboard setting, the figures with exaggerated features, and the intricate architectural designs.