Chess

Chess is a strategic board game played between two players. It is played on an 8×8 grid known as a chessboard, with 64 squares arranged in an alternating pattern of light and dark colors. Each player begins the game with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The objective of the game is to checkmate the opponent’s king, meaning the king is in a position to be captured and cannot escape or be protected.

Each type of piece moves in a specific way, contributing to the game’s complexity and requiring careful planning and foresight. Chess is known for its deep strategic elements, including tactics and positional play, and has a rich history dating back over a thousand years. It is played competitively around the world and has numerous variants and styles, as well as a vast body of theory and literature. Chess is often associated with intellectual prowess and is regarded as both a recreational and competitive mental sport.