The synthesis of chiral square-planar PtII complexes using symmetrical and unsymmetrical bis(pinene)-fused 2,2′-bipyridine is described. The neutral diimine dichloro complexes show a strong deviation of the coordination sphere from planarity if the pinene groups are attached at the 5- and 6-positions of the pyridine rings. However, this distortion does not occur in parallel with the chiral configuration