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Chess

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Chess pieces arranged in their starting positions on a chessboard, ready for a game.

Chess is a fun game for two players. They take turns moving special pieces on a square board with 64 squares. The board has an 8×8 grid. The players are called White and Black. Each player has 16 pieces to move.

The pieces are: one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns. Each piece moves in its own special way. Players use strategy to plan their moves.

Chess started a long time ago in India in the 7th century. It was called chaturanga. From India, chess traveled to Persia, the Arab world, and then to Europe. Today, chess is played all over the world by millions of people.

Chess is also fun for learning. It helps with thinking and planning. Many schools teach chess to children. There are special tournaments just for kids. You can play chess with friends or even online with people from everywhere.

Images

A digital chess clock used to track time during chess games.
A mechanical chess clock used to track time during chess games, showing its various parts and functions.
A young player enjoys a game of chess in Washington Square Park.
Elderly men enjoying a game of chess in the beautiful Jardins du Luxembourg in Paris.
People enjoying a game of chess in Kutaisi, Georgia.
A person focusing intently on a chess game during the AMLO Fest in Mexico City.
Children can learn about different cultures and games around the world – here, people in Kilifi, Kenya, enjoy a friendly game of chess together.
A peaceful day in Cathedral Square with people enjoying a game of chess.
Two boys enjoy a game of chess on the sidewalk in Santiago de Cuba, demonstrating a fun way to learn strategy and enjoy time together.
A woman enjoying a game of chess in a peaceful outdoor setting in Salatiga, Indonesia.
Animated diagram showing special chess pawn moves: promotion and en passant
An animated sequence showing the Scholar's Mate chess strategy, a classic checkmate combination.

Related articles

Queen (chess)
Rook (chess)
Bishop (chess)
Knight (chess)
Pawn (chess)
History of India

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