Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys chess and strategic thinking, there are plenty of thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas to consider. Here are a few suggestions that he will surely appreciate:

1. Chess Set: A high-quality chess set can make for a perfect gift. Look for sets made of durable materials like wood or marble, with intricate detailing. Some sets even come with a well-designed board and storage compartments for the pieces.

2. Chess Clock: If your son enjoys playing chess competitively or wants to improve his speed, consider getting a chess clock. It adds an element of urgency and helps players practice decision-making under time pressure.

3. Chess Lessons or Books: Help your son enhance his strategic thinking skills by gifting him chess lessons or books written by expert players. These resources can provide him with new strategies, openings, and tactics to study and apply in his games.

4. Chess Computer Program: To give your son the opportunity to play against a challenging opponent at any time, consider a chess computer program. Some programs even have built-in tutorial features and analysis tools to help players learn from their mistakes.

5. Chess-themed Clothing or Accessories: Show your son's love for chess with chess-themed clothing or accessories. T-shirts, hoodies, or hats with chess motifs not only make great gifts but also allow him to express his passion for the game.

6. Strategy Board Games: Expand his strategic thinking beyond chess by introducing him to other board games that require similar skills. Games like Risk, Settlers of Catan, or Pandemic can provide a fresh challenge and hours of fun.

7. Puzzle Games: Puzzle games like Rubik's Cube or brain-teasers can further develop your son's critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Look for puzzles with varying levels of difficulty to keep him engaged and challenged.

8. Chess Art or Decor: If your son enjoys transforming spaces, consider chess-themed art or decor pieces. Chess-inspired wall art, bookends, or a stylish chessboard coffee table can add a touch of sophistication to his room.

9. Chess-related Software: If your son enjoys analyzing his games, consider gifting him chess software that allows him to study and improve his skills further. Some programs offer powerful analysis engines and databases to explore various chess positions.

10. Chess Tournament Entry Fee: If your son is serious about chess and wants to test his skills against other players, consider covering the entry fee for a local or online chess tournament. It would give him an opportunity to compete and gain valuable experience.

Remember, the most important thing about gift-giving is to show your son that you have put thought into his interests and passions. With any of these chess-themed gift ideas, you'll be encouraging and supporting his love for the game while also providing him with hours of challenge and enjoyment.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”