There are lots of beginner sets with bells and whistles, but if you want to keep it simple and embark on your chess journey with a straightforward approach, this set gets great reviews and has been a ...

Lauren Ro is interested in baby gear (she’s a new mom) and the ins-and-outs of decorating a home. Prior to the Strategist, she was a writer at Curbed, and before that was Wes Anderson’s assistant.