Sunak keen to see more children playing chess ‘because it’s so good for you’

Rishi Sunak said he wants more children to play chess as he toured a US school where students 3D print their own sets.

The Prime Minister visited the Friendship Tech Prep Academy in Washington, where he watched a drone being flown, planted jalapeno seeds and helped conduct a science experiment.

But while inspecting the custom-made chess set, Mr Sunak spoke of his desire to get more British children playing the game.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a science experiment as he visits the Friendship Technology Preparatory High School during his visit to Washington DC in the US
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a science experiment as he visits the Friendship Technology Preparatory High School during his visit to Washington DC (Niall Carson/PA)

“It’s a great skill and it’s really good for helping you think and it’s a great hobby.”

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