Chess

Japanese Name

ちぇす

chesu

Description

Chess is a strategic board game played by two players on an 8x8 grid called a chessboard.
Each player controls 16 pieces, including a king, queen, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns.
The goal is to checkmate the opponent’s king, meaning it cannot escape capture.
Chess requires planning, tactics, and deep thinking.
It is popular worldwide and played both casually and competitively.

Chess originated in northern India around the 6th century AD, known as "Chaturanga."
It spread to Persia, where it was called "Shatranj," and later to the Islamic world and Europe.
The modern rules of chess developed in Europe during the 15th century.
Chess became popular in royal courts and intellectual circles.
The first official world chess championship was held in 1886.
Today, chess is a global sport with professional players, tournaments, and online platforms.
It is also used as a tool to improve cognitive skills and education.

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