Chessboards and pieces aren't just the tools of mental warfare. They're also works of art—especially when DIYers take the 64 squares and 32 pieces in unexpected directions. Chessboards and pieces aren ...

I've never had much patience for chess – not enough lasers – but the exception has always been those human-sized outdoor sets you play in the garden. Graphic designer Wei Lieh Lee might have come up ...

Watch the transformation of a used retro desk into an upcycled chess set using 3D printing and a stunning epoxy resin top.

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The gentle orange glow of a Nixie display tube has held a special place in the hearts of DIY device builders for as long as I can remember but they seem to be undergoing something of a mainstream ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Things to do. Followed categories will be added to My News. A chess board has 8 squares on each side (64 on the board in total), so take your wooden box and divide ...

There are lots of chess players out there who only play online. These folks tend to play with people all around the world. Some prefer the feel of real world chess pieces to the virtual parts though.

This fantastic recreation of the chess set from the Blade Runner movie has been built over two years by Blade Runner fan Rick Ross. The chess set was owned by J.F Sebastian in the film, and each piece ...

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