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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To my opponents: in this game of chess, I am not a pawn. I am The King. Check and mate.
kstewart (Kevin Stewart) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:55:00 -0000
To my opponents: in this game of chess, I am not a pawn. I am The King. Check and mate.
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kendrickcuerooo (Kendrick Cuero) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:53:32 -0000
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@glenchung You're not allowed to teach at KIPP. Donate some money some day. Teach a Chess class on Saturdays. But no math for you.
BicyclingNate (Nate Baird) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:53:27 -0000
@glenchung You're not allowed to teach at KIPP. Donate some money some day. Teach a Chess class on Saturdays. But no math for you.
Chicago Chess Blog: Young is a First Team All Star: Congratulations to IM Angelo Young of the Chicago Blaze for.. http://bit.ly/8tigH3
coolhayes (hayes) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:52:24 -0000
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very1 tht asked I'mGreat content AndThankful as I sit HerePlayin this GameCalled life It'sLike chess I'mTrying 2 MakeMy NextMove TheRight
MrsSuccessful12 (Brandy Greggs) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:52:19 -0000
very1 tht asked I'mGreat content AndThankful as I sit HerePlayin this GameCalled life It'sLike chess I'mTrying 2 MakeMy NextMove TheRight
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