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Quite possibly the most popular traditional board game in the West, Chess is a two player abstract strategy game that represents medieval warfare on an 8x8 board with alternating light and dark squares. Opposing pieces, traditionally designated white and black, are initially lined up on either side. Each type of piece has a unique form of movement, and capturing generally occurs when a piece via its movement occupies the square of an opposing piece. Players take turns moving one of their pieces in an attempt to make captures, attack, defend, or develop their positions. Chess games can end in 'checkmate,' resignation, or one of several types of draws. Chess between two highly skilled players can be a beautiful thing to watch, and a game can provide great entertainment even for novices.For a detalied look at the origin of Chess, please examine this geeklist: I Ching and Arrows - On the Origin of Chess. - BoardGameGeek

Extra Info

BGID: 171
Designer: (Uncredited)
Time: 60 minutes
PrimaryName: Chess
Mechanics:
Players: 2 to 2
Artist:
Family:
Year: 1475
Product Title: Chess
Ages: 6 and up
Publisher: (Public Domain), 3M, Pacific Game Company
Category: Abstract Strategy, Game System