We’ve seen other automated chess builds before too, like Trap Chess, in which pieces can suddenly fall from the board at any time. Video after the break.

The chess pieces on the board can move without any help. Think Wizard’s Chess from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, where the pieces magically slide across the board to their designated tiles.

The ubiquity of chess makes it easy to pick up a first set. You can find bargain basement sets with chintzy plastic pieces and brittle cardboard boards at just about any department or drug store.

The $3,245 Camaratta Signature Series Cooke Luxury Chess Set and Board was featured in Wired magazine. Radio and TV personality Howard Stern is a fan of their product.

You can now play a game of chess using the pieces, against the computer. Simply choose a difficulty level and a time for the timer, then click 'Play chess' to start.

Not only is this an awesome chess board, but apparently if you get bored of chess, you can change it into a CNC mill with a couple modifications. For only $350 you can’t get a more kick-ass ...

This video showcases the process of crafting a chess board from alder wood and douglas fir, complete with a set of 3D printed pieces. It highlights essential woodworking tools and materials used in ...

Photograph shows a chess board and pieces made by students at the Infantry Marine Course out of Camp Pendleton. Pieces are made out of bullet casings, earplugs and rocks. (Contributed photo) ...

This month, Olson is sharing his lifelong hobby in an exhibit of his collection of chess boards and pieces from around the world at the Tigard Public Library . He said he started collecting for fun.

A version of this article appears in print on Nov. 24, 2020, Section B, Page 6 of the New York edition with the headline: Sales of Chess Sets Spike in Response To ‘Queen’s Gambit’.