Nice shot. I like the spot exposure.

I love your title! Yes, there is a dizzying feel to this upload with the king and queen sharp and diffusion all-round creating that watery feel. The colour palette is warm in hues of orange and a diagonal slant adds to the beauty of your photo. The POV is appropriate albeit ordinary.

It is nice how most all the chess pieces are in focus and our eyes gravitate to them. I do think there is a slight tilt to the right giving an unstable feel, also a bit more exposure would pop this photo and add a needed brightness. The diagonal bar at the left grabs our attention and takes away from the chess board game. The warmth of the photo is felt and we get the sense this is a treasured chess set.