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