Chess
Chess
Chess is a two-player, abstract strategy board 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 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 capture, attack, defend, or develop their positions. Chess games can end in checkmate, resignation, or one of several types of draws. Chess is one of the most popular games in the world, played by millions of people worldwide at home, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments. Between two highly skilled players, chess can be a beautiful thing to watch, and a game can provide great entertainment even for novices. There is also a large literature of books and periodicals about chess, typically featuring games and commentary by chess masters.
The game has its origins in the Indian game Chaturanga, and became Shatranj when introduced to the Persians. The current form of the game emerged in the second half of the 15th century when the Persians brought Shatranj to Southern Europe. The tradition of organized competitive chess began in the 16th century. The first official World Chess Champion, Wilhelm Steinitz, claimed his title in 1886. The current World Champion is Magnus Carlsen, Norway. Chess is also a recognized sport of the International Olympic Committee.
The game has its origins in the Indian game Chaturanga, and became Shatranj when introduced to the Persians. The current form of the game emerged in the second half of the 15th century when the Persians brought Shatranj to Southern Europe. The tradition of organized competitive chess began in the 16th century. The first official World Chess Champion, Wilhelm Steinitz, claimed his title in 1886. The current World Champion is Magnus Carlsen, Norway. Chess is also a recognized sport of the International Olympic Committee.
Player Count
2
Playing Time
0
Age
6
Year Released
1475
Designers
(Uncredited)
Publishers
Οδύσσεια, WorldWise Imports, LLC, Wood Expressions, Wm F. Drueke & Sons, Inc., WizKids, Wizards of the Coast, Winning Moves Games (USA), Wiley Publishing, Inc., Wicked Vision, WHSmith, Westside Fun Games, Western Publishing Company, Węgiel, Walt Disney Productions, Waddingtons, Volume-One Products, Vilac, U3, Toy Brokers Ltd, Thomas Salter Ltd, Tezuka Productions, Tesco, Tactic, Søstrene Grene, Super Accord, Sunrise Chess & Games, Studio Anne Carlton (SAC), Sterling Games, Spencer Gifts, Spear's Games, Sophisticated Games, Skor-Mor, Si-Si-Spiele, Selchow & Righter, Schmidt Spiele, Schmidt International, Sababa Toys, Inc., Rot Ceramic, Rosiness, Rong Fa, Robin and Nell Dale, Revanche Spelen, Research Games, Inc. / Athol / RGI / ARC, Ramsons, The Purple Cow, Pressman Toy Corp., Poptoy, Pleasantime Games, Pin International, Piet Hein A/S, Piatnik, Peri Spiele, Pavilion, Paul Lamond Games Ltd, Patch Products, Parker Brothers, Pacific Game Company, Oriental Trading Company, Open Board Games, The Op, O'Gowna Studio, Noris Spiele, The Noble Collection, Nintendo Co., Ltd., nestorgames, Neroulia, Musketeer Chess, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Monkey Pod Games, Milton Bradley, Millenium, Merit, Melissa & Doug, MB Spellen, MB Jeux, Mattel, Masters Games, The Mark of Westminster, Marigó, Manchester United Football Club, Majora, Magnetic Poetry Inc, Ludens Planet, Longfield Games, Lindop (William Lindop LTD), LEGO, Lardy International, Lagoon Games, L. P. Septímio, Klopffleisch, Klee, Kitfix Swallow Group, Kingsway Inc, King International, K.E. Mathiasen A/S, K & C Ltd, Jumbo, John Jaques of London, Italocremona, Invicta Games, Inovac Rima SA, innovative KIDS, Imaginarium, House of Staunton, House of Marbles, House Martin, Homas Spelen, Holdson, Heyne, Hexagames (I), Hausemann & Hötte N.V., Hasbro, Hartung-Spiele, H. Baron, Guigou, Whitman Golden Ltd., Gibsons, Game Factory, Fundex, Friendly Games, Inc., Fifth Avenue Crystal Ltd., Fame Products, F. W. Woolworth Company, Excalibur Electronics, Estrela, Epoch Playthings, EnumeroCribbageBoards, Efko, E.S. Lowe, Dynamic Games / Dynamic Design Industries, DreamWorks, Dourios, Dilemma Games, Deuce, DeAgostini, De La Rue, David Westnedge, Darmon Diffusion, Dal Negro, Crisloid, Creative Educational Aids Pvt. Ltd., Creative Crafthouse, Comedy Partners, Comedy Central, Colombine BVBA, Coca-Cola, Classic Games, Chupa Chups, CHH Games, ChessUSA, Chess Geeks, Character Games LTD, Challenge Master Game Co Ltd, Chad Valley Co Ltd., CCI India, Cayro, the games, à la carte AG, Cardinal, Bozart Toys, Blatz, Bisonte, Big League Promotions Corp., Berwick's Toy Co. Ltd., Bello Games New York, Inc., Bayerwald Spiele, Bar-Zim, Arrco Playing Card Co., Ancient Chess, Allied Van Lines, Alexander, Air France, Adams Brothers & Shardlow Ltd., Luchacabra, 3M, (Unknown), (Public Domain)
Board Game Category
Abstract Strategy
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