Three People, Six Materials, One Workshop

Greg's Chess Sets started with a single walnut board on a workbench in Charlotte. Three years later, we are still building every set by hand.

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Greg's Chess Sets workshop interior with equipment and pieces in progress

How This Started

Greg's Chess Sets began the way most good things do: with a problem that needed solving. Greg wanted a chess set that felt right. Not a mass-produced set from a warehouse with uneven pieces and a veneer board. A real set. Something with weight, grain, and intention.

He could not find it. So he made one.

That first walnut set took two weeks on a borrowed lathe. The pieces were not perfect. The king was a little heavy on one side. But the feel of hand-turned wood, the smell of fresh tung oil, and the sound of a solid piece landing on a hardwood board made it clear: this was worth doing.

Three years later, Greg's Chess Sets operates out of a workshop on Jonesborough Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina. What started as one material (wood) has grown to six: marble, chrome, metal, plastic, and our flagship robotic AI line. The team has grown to three. The standards have not changed.

What We Believe

Craftsmanship Over Speed

We spend a week on each set because rushing produces mediocre results. Every edge gets filed. Every surface gets inspected. If a piece does not meet our standard, we remake it.

Materials Matter

We do not simulate materials. Our marble is real stone. Our wood is solid hardwood. Our metal is cast zinc and brass. No veneers, no composites, no printed textures.

Chess Deserves Better

The game of chess has survived a thousand years because it rewards attention, patience, and thought. The board you play on should reflect those same qualities.

The Team

Greg

Founder & Lead Craftsman

Started this by making a chess set he actually wanted to play on. Handles wood and marble production.

Team Member 2

Metal & Chrome Specialist

Manages casting, electroplating, and finishing for the metallic lines.

Team Member 3

Electronics & Robotics

Builds and programs the robotic AI chess boards, manages LED systems, and handles firmware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit the workshop?
Yes, by appointment. Contact us to schedule a time. We will show you the production process and let you handle different materials before you order.
Do you take custom commissions?
We do. If you have a specific vision for a chess set that does not fit our standard collections, reach out. We have built sets for weddings, corporate events, and private collectors.
Are you hiring?
We are always interested in hearing from skilled woodworkers, machinists, and electronics engineers in the Charlotte area. Send us your background through our contact page.

Come See How They Are Made

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