A homemade chess board is a wonderful present for a game lover. We ve used traditional black and white for the board, with a soft, dark grey for the black chess pieces.

We sprayed some gold paint across all pieces and the board to add a little shine to the set. Now that your chess set is complete, it's time to put the pieces inside the box and wrap it up for Dad!

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 ...

A homemade chess board is a wonderful present for a game lover. We ve used traditional black and white for the board, with a soft, dark grey for the black chess pieces.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Chess has been around for about 1,500 years, making it ...

Your guide to getting started with chess, and the New York Times chess puzzle. By Isaac Aronow Chess is an ancient game that traces its roots back to India. Some strategies in today’s top ...

Studies have found chess can help kids improve reading and math skills. But beyond that, they should learn how to play because it’s fun.