Rishi Sunak puts the pieces in place for the great British chess renaissance

Since he became prime minister last year, Rishi Sunak he has tried to get Britain to embrace his nerdy side. The next step is to encourage the country’s youth to become interested in chess.

This month, Britain’s prime minister plans to announce proposals to generate interest in the game by expanding instruction in schools and installing 100 chess tables in public parks, people familiar with the matter said. The announcement is due to be made at a large-set ceremony in the garden at 10 Downing Street, they added.