3D Chess Board

In my last school, there were two science teachers that both had open play chess boards available to all students when they came into the class. They marked each day who made moves and when it was the teacher’s turn to move. It was a great way of exchanging with students and engaging them in the classroom beyond content. However, I always worried about those chess boards being moved, pieces tumbling to the ground, and losing their place. It happened on occasion and it was always an issue. So, why not move this online, and make it a customizable board.

So, that leads me to the TinkerCAD board below. It has a set board that is locked to the floor and a menagerie of animals as the pieces. However, seeing as this is a remixable TinkerCAD project, you could replace the pieces with any objects, change their colors, and make the board how you would like. The best part though is that you will never lose your place again.

Click here or on the picture to get a copy of this chess board for your own classroom.