Chess is an abstract strategy board game for two players. It is played on a square board of eight rows (called ranks) and eight columns (called files), giving sixty-four squares of alternating color. Each player begins the game with sixteen pieces, which are progressively eliminated (captured and removed from the board by opposing pieces) as the game proceeds. The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king. This occurs when no further move can prevent the king from being captured.

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Chess is one of the world's most popular games; it has been described not only as a game but also as an art and a science. Chess is sometimes seen as an abstract wargame; as a "mental martial art", and teaching chess has been advocated as a way of enhancing mental prowess. Chess is played both recreationally and competitively in clubs, tournaments, online, and by mail (correspondence chess). Many variants and relatives of chess are played throughout the world. Chess or shatranj has its origins in India. The most popular, in descending order by number of players, are xiangqi in China, shogi in Japan, janggi in Korea, and makruk in Thailand. The game described in this article is sometimes known as Western Chess or International Chess to distinguish it from other variants.

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I got new pictures that you can sure comment. Playing wii fit at 4:00 in the morning. Dad's tomorrow. Idk, a little chess-like. :D
RachelRang (Rachel Rang) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:04:12 -0000
I got new pictures that you can sure comment. Playing wii fit at 4:00 in the morning. Dad's tomorrow. Idk, a little chess-like. :D
I uploaded a YouTube video -- Chess Game http://youtu.be/iUBsvLJfx7c?a
melissachildren (Melissa Children) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:03:51 -0000
I uploaded a YouTube video -- Chess Game http://youtu.be/iUBsvLJfx7c?a
You can play human chess in the foyer. #twilightzonemarathon
MeRyanPatrick (Ryan Patrick) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:02:51 -0000
You can play human chess in the foyer. #twilightzonemarathon
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Become a Master Chess and Checkers Player - by Edward Lasker - Kindle Edition. http://tinyurl.com/yljd36r
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I would so play Human Chess.
KatyLurve (Kat Breese) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:54:02 -0000
I would so play Human Chess.

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