One Good Thing: Holland Middle School chess set The custom-made set sold at auction for $2,000, the proceeds of which will help feed people in the community. Author: Nick LaFave Updated: 5:54 PM EDT May 18, 2021 HOLLAND, Michigan — Time for One Good Thing -- someone or something that makes West Michigan a good place to live. At the start of a chess game, there are 32 pieces on the board. Each team works in uniform strategy to achieve a common goal. That very same philosophy by - also, two separate teams - was recently put into effect at a local school. The result was a big win for everyone who was involved -- and a lot of people who weren't.