The ubiquity of chess makes it easy to pick up a first set. ... The Championship Series Chess Set, Box, & Board Combination. Photo: The House of Staunton. Price: $230 at the time of publication.

How Is A Chess Board Set Up? A chessboard is a square divided into eight rows, or ranks, and eight columns, or files. The squares alternate between light and dark.

How to Set Up a Chess Board. Before you can play with your new chess set, you need to learn how to arrange the pieces for play. Setting Up a Chess Board | Image Credit: Getty.