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!

My great-grandfather was one of the most eminent figures in American chess. But his passion didn’t quite run in the family.

If you're pondering over a gift to give a chess-loving, mechanically minded friend this holiday season, you could do worse than a chess set made of nuts, bolts, and washers.