ungewichtet wrote:
Ohh looks like a Leningrad Schoolboy/Shkolnik set!
Post pictures of your chess pieces/boards that you made yourself
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It should not be on this thread for self-made pieces. Yet, it was meant in memory of Spassky and the friendliness he brought to chess. It's a set beloved, I have posted it on pac-man chess tetris when I found it:
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/pac-man-chess-tetris#comment-99839075
But now back to this thread and the wonderful arts & crafts from the posters themselves 
Great thread spotted. Thank you all for contributing! Creating chess pieces by yourself is a great deal in itself, no matter the level of output.
Jun 8, 2025
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I made two boards and gifted one to the gentleman that runs our chess club. The squares are birdseye maple and black walnut. It is two sided with the grain on the backside running vertical for those who prefer that.
edfiz wrote:
I made two boards and gifted one to the gentleman that runs our chess club. The squares are birdseye maple and black walnut. It is two sided with the grain on the backside running vertical for those who prefer that.
That looks great. How about a photo of the board with pieces on it? I believe it would be a bliss to watch that combo in action.
Post pictures of your chess pieces and boards that you sprayed yourself, yeah
This set is resin printed, rooks, knights and bishops are self designed. 
14 days ago
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#309
Cool I love the dual color bish. You could make a opposite part on all pieces for flare.
14 days ago
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#310
Making a 1966 Lanier Graham chess set.
Used a miter box and hand saw to cut the pieces out and the cuts turned out odd especially on the Knights.
I plan on makeing the other half of the set soon and staining them.
What are good stains for wood for chess pieces ?
14 days ago
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#311
That looks like a fun project. I'd recommend Danish oil if you don't want to change the color very much. Otherwise, I'd go with old reliable miniwax wood finish... maybe chestnut or pecan, looking at your board. Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=miniwax+wood+finish&i=tools&crid=3GUQ3V2JLANMA&sprefix=miniwax+wood+finish%2Ctools%2C412&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
9 days ago
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#312
delcai007 wrote:
That looks like a fun project. I'd recommend Danish oil if you don't want to change the color very much. Otherwise, I'd go with old reliable miniwax wood finish... maybe chestnut or pecan, looking at your board. Good luck!
+wood+finish&i=tools&crid=3GUQ3V2JLANMA&sprefix=miniwax+wood+finish%2Ctools%2C412&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Thank you for the Minwax suggestion. I stained these with dark walnut 2716.
Plan on staining the other half with a lighter color. Maple looks good.
https://www.minwax.com/en/search?q=maple
9 days ago
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#314
GlassJoeofChess wrote:
delcai007 wrote:
That looks like a fun project. I'd recommend Danish oil if you don't want to change the color very much. Otherwise, I'd go with old reliable miniwax wood finish... maybe chestnut or pecan, looking at your board. Good luck!
+wood+finish&i=tools&crid=3GUQ3V2JLANMA&sprefix=miniwax+wood+finish%2Ctools%2C412&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Thank you for the Minwax suggestion. I stained these with dark walnut 2716.
Plan on staining the other half with a lighter color. Maple looks good.
looks great... nice contrast (I only thought of that after my comment)
3 days ago
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#315
Finished the other half and stained then golden pecan 245. Not too bad for my first attempt but I see every flaw especially when cutting. Want to make another set when I can get my hands on a band saw.
AlAlper wrote: Now you need to make a board to match
Want to but need to figure out how. Should try the painters tape trick for the squares ⬛️
The last photo of Fischer and Spassky is from the Piatigorsky tournament. As a coincidence yesterday, my grandson and I were playing through the moves of that very game. I have typed out several notable game of the chess masters and he and I play through the moves as a way to teach ourselves the game. It is indeed sad news to hear of the passing of the former World Champion, Boris Spassky.