What is Chess

Chess is a game of war, invented over 1500+years ago in the country of India under the name Chaturanga.

Over the years, it changed names; the rules changed, and eventually became the chess we know today.

Chess is a battle of the minds.

Two people face off against each other on a checkered 64-square board, each controlling their own 16 piece army —

one White, one Black —

their armies consisting of

1 King,

1 Queen,

2 Rooks,

2 Bishops,

2 Knights,

and

8 Pawns.