Chess is a two-player strategy board game played on an 8×8 grid known as a chessboard. Each player starts 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.
Players take turns moving their pieces according to specific rules: pawns move forward but capture diagonally, knights move in an L-shape, bishops can move diagonally across the board, rooks move in straight lines vertically or horizontally, the queen can move in any direction, and the king can move one square in any direction.
Chess involves deep strategic thinking and planning, as players must consider both their own moves and anticipate their opponent’s responses. The game has a rich history, with origins tracing back over a millennium, and it is played competitively worldwide, including organized tournaments. Chess is also recognized for its cognitive benefits, such as improving problem-solving skills and enhancing concentration.
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