Whimsical chess character planning a move on board

A quirky animal-chesspiece hybrid character in fabric outfit, standing by a chessboard, holding a chess piece mid-air above the board. Small stack of cookies, toy trophy, tiny flag nearby. Floating lightbulb and strategy arrows above. Soft gradient background with peach, yellow, mint, lavender. Wood grain table, paper texture. Bright soft lighting. Contemporary illustration, highly detailed, 8K. Vertical 9:16, centered composition. No text, no neon, no harsh colors.