Rishi Sunak Puts Pieces in Place for Great British Chess Revival
- UK premier to announce funding for national team, people say
- Plan to be unveiled with giant chess set at 10 Downing Street
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Since becoming prime minister last year, Rishi Sunak has tried to get Britain to embrace its nerdy side. Next up is a push to get the country’s youth into chess.
The British premier this month plans to announce proposals to build 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 at a ceremony featuring an over-sized set on 10 Downing Street’s lawn, they added.