""A Set of Chessmen"" is a novel by Richard Marsh, originally published in 1897. The story follows the lives of two young men, Jack and Tom, who are both passionate about chess. Jack is a talented player who dreams of becoming a champion, while Tom is more interested in the intellectual challenge of the game.As the two friends grow older, they find themselves caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal. Jack becomes involved in a high-stakes chess match...