This chess set has received the Mom's Choice Award, Best Homeschooling Curriculum and Resources Award, and STEM.org authentication as an educational product. The folding illustrated chess board measures 19.75 x 15.75 inches with 1.75-inch squares, showing proper piece setup and movement rules. It includes 34 regulation Staunton-style plastic chess pieces approved by USCF and FIDE for tournament play, with a 3.75-inch king and two additional queens. The included "Learn to Play Chess" instruction book covers basic rules, special moves like Castling and En Passant, strategic tips from chess masters, and historical context. For varied gameplay, the set comes with equalizer dice to balance matches between players of different skill levels by introducing random elements.