Chess is one of the most popular board games that has been around for centuries. In fact, its origins go back as far as the 7th century. The current version we know was standardized during the 15th century in Spain.
What is chess?
It is a game of strategy and can be played on a chess table which consists of a board that is checkered and has 8 x 8Â squares. Each player gets 16 pieces at the beginning. The game is played for leisure as well as in a competitive environment where you can find many world championships for men, women, and children. If you want to learn the game, you will need a few pointers. Here is what you need to do.
Buy a chess set
Depending on your budget you can get a chess board for anything from a few dollars to a thousand dollars. The expensive ones are made of marble, metal, and wood and are more for show than play, even though you can play with them. If you are an amateur, you can start by purchasing a standard but a nice looking set which will cost you less than a hundred.
The game
This board game is for two players and the player with the white pieces will move first. The goal of the games is to checkmate the king of the other player. This means trapping the king so that any move made will cause te king from being taken. Each piece has its own power, which means how it can be moved on the board. The most powerful piece is the queen. The pawn is the piece with the lowest power though if it reaches the 8th row can be promoted to any piece desired including another queen.
A game of strategy
This game requires a lot of forward thinking and strategizing. You must consider the responses you may get from your opponent for any move that you make. You must also have your next move in mind so that you will be able to go forward toward the goal of taking down the other players pieces one by one.
Benefits
Chess is a game that helps people develop their thinking. It is favored by intelligent individuals who wish to keep their minds sharp and open to looking at a situation in many angles. It is a good way to help children develop their minds so that they can improve their level of thinking.…