You can play chess against a machine on just about any computer, but that’s not nearly as fun as playing with real pieces. If you want to build a robo Skip to Main Content ...

If you live near Central Park or some other local chess hub, you’re likely never short of opponents for a good game. If you find yourself looking for a computer opponent, or you just prefer p… ...

And the Raspberry Turk — a chess-playing robot from developer Joey Meyer — is a masterwork in that regard, serving as a way to learn everything from machine vision to robotics to AI.

A new chess table made DIY style has turned up that lets players combine real world pieces with online games. The table uses a DIY projector made from a 128 x 64 LCD.

Check out this cool DIY LED chess set, it was made by Instructables member Tetranitrate. ... Insulated holes through the center of each square on the board allow magnets to pass through.

According to the World Chess Federation, the dimensions of a chessboard square should be between 5 and 6.5 centimeters (2 to 2.5 inches). For my own board, I went with 2 inches.

The 16-inch-tall vertical chess set is made of a red oak board, with eight horizontal shelves held together by crown molding. It's not only playable, but also makes a great wall hanging.