There probably is only one chess set, because the included set is amusingly animated. In all phases of play, pieces are moved simply by clicking and dragging them where you want them to go. The piece then moves in an animated manner associated with that piece. For example, the queen moves in a haughty, regal walk, while the rook gives the impression of a series of stone layers ponderously shuffling. When a piece is captured, its square opens like a trap door, and the captured piece drops from view, again in a manner specific to that piece.
Pawns disappear quickly, while the queen descends slowly, with dignity intact.
The effect is similar to Battle Chess without the violence. Arrows and highlighted squares on the board make the possible moves very clear. Younger children, especially, will find Wigby and his sidekicks Rugby, the magic rug, and Wanda, the magic wand amusing. This is the one area where Chess Mates may have it over Maurice Ashley , since as personable and entertaining as Ashley may be, the youngest kids that Chess Mates is aimed at may be more drawn to its animated style. In Puzzle mode, Wigby demonstrates basic chess tactics like the Fork and Skewer.