Every year around 74,000 boys and girls enter the annual UK Chess Challenge! If you would like your youngsters to enjoy the benefits of chess, improved concentration, forward thinking and better academic performance you need a skilled coach.

So what does a chess set consist of? A chess set is a collection of two articles, a chess board and 32 chess pieces. The chess board can be made from various materials ranging from simple cardboard to glass, metal or even exotic hardwoods. The principle design of the chessboard is the same no matter what it's made of. That is, a grid of 8 by 8 squares arranged in a chequerboard design. The chess pieces are typically made from wood but can also be cast from metal, glass or resin. This is all that's required to play a game of chess. The pieces vary in capacity presenting them with various values within the game.