Chess is a two-player strategy board game with a history that spans over 1500 years. The game is played on an 8×8 checkered board, with each player starting with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The objective is to checkmate the opponent’s king by placing it under an inescapable threat of capture. Chess requires tactical and strategic thinking, as players must anticipate and counter their opponent’s moves while attempting to dominate the board. Every type of piece moves in a unique pattern, and the game’s complexity offers virtually endless strategic possibilities, making it a deeply challenging and revered mind sport.
