Chess is a strategic board game that engages two players in a battle of wits and foresight. Played on a square checkered board with 64 squares, it involves moving different pieces strategically to capture the opponent's king and achieve checkmate, a winning position where the king is under attack and cannot escape. The game pieces, each with unique abilities and limitations, include pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, a queen, and a king. Chess requires critical thinking, strategic planning, and the ability to anticipate and react to the opponent's moves. It fosters logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and promotes concentration and patience.