Chess is a strategic board game played by two players on a checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an 8x8 grid. Each player begins with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The goal of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king by putting it under attack in such a way that it has no legal moves to escape capture.
Originated in northern India in the 6th century AD as a game named Chaturanga
Spread to Persia and then to medieval Europe through trade, where it evolved into the modern version of chess
Played by royalty and the nobility during the Middle Ages, and later became popular among the general public
Japanese chess that is similar to chess but with a larger board and more pieces
Chinese chess that is played on a board that is similar to chess but with different pieces and rules
A strategic board game played by two players on a grid of black and white stones
A set of chess pieces and a chessboard
A chess set that uses an electronic board and pieces with a computer that can play chess
A clock that is used to time the moves of the players in a game of chess
Each player starts with 16 pieces and takes turns moving one piece at a time. The goal is to checkmate the opponent's king.
A game of chess can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours depending on the skill level of the players and the time control for the game.
There is debate over whether chess should be considered a sport, but it is recognized as a sport by the International Olympic Committee.
Studies have shown that playing chess can improve cognitive function, such as memory and problem-solving skills.
You can find other people to play chess with at local chess clubs or online chess websites and apps.