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Many historians believe that chess is the first game of skill to exist in the history of mankind. There are written confirmations that show chess was played in India in 600 AD, however there are also some unverified claims that chess was played as early as 100 AD. The terms checkmate and chess come from Persia; “checkmate” meaning “the king is defeated.”

Chess spread throughout the world through the early traders coming out of India. Traders took the game back to their native homelands where each country derived its own versions of the game and determined its rules. The game of chess we know in America, started out in India, went to Persia (now Iran) and then made its way to Spain, and spread throughout Europe. By 1400 AD the rules of chess were well established across Europe. There are very few differences between the rules established in 1400 and the rules chess players use today.

Chess is played on a board with 64 squares - eight rows by eight columns – arranged in two alternating colors (black and white or light and dark). Chess boards can be made of a wide range of materials, such as wood, glass, marble, leather, etc.

There are 32 playing pieces used in chess; 16 for each person. The 12 pieces include: one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights and eight pawns. Each piece has different abilities as far as being able to move to different spaces. The names and ranks of the pieces symbolize the way life was lived and the way people were treated according to their rank. The pawns represent the serfs and laborers, who were often sacrificed to protect more important people, just like in chess. And the king was protected at all costs, just like chess.

Chess sets include both the board and the pieces. Once you have the set, all you need to play is one other person. Chess is game of strategy and tactics. Each play acts like a general in command of his/her 16 pieces. The object of the game is to capture your opponents king piece. Once that is done, the game is over and you are victorious.

A well-played game of chess will go though three stages. The first stage is when the payers move their pieces around to gain the best position possible for attack. The second stage involves both maneuvering and actual capturing of the other player’s pieces. During this stage players will often sacrifice less important pieces to protect a more important piece or to capture the opponents more important piece. The final stage take place when a good portion of the pieces have been captured and the king piece is brought out to the battle with the others.

Remember that chess is not a game of speed. Take your time when deciding what move to make; there are a lot of pieces to watch out for. Always have a plan of attack, know what each of your pieces are worth, do your best to control the middle of the board, and most importantly keep your king safe.

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Chess Set, Checkers, and Board Games

Welcome to chessandbeyond.com! This site is designed to share the latest information about various chess products and other board games and puzzles. The content of our site is written strictly for informational purposes. We do not support or endorse any particular product, brand or method.

Many historians believe that chess is the first game of skill to exist in the history of mankind. There are written confirmations that show chess was played in India in 600 AD, however there are also some unverified claims that chess was played as early as 100 AD. The terms checkmate and chess come from Persia; “checkmate” meaning “the king is defeated.”

Chess spread throughout the world through the early traders coming out of India. Traders took the game back to their native homelands where each country derived its own versions of the game and determined its rules. The game of chess we know in America, started out in India, went to Persia (now Iran) and then made its way to Spain, and spread throughout Europe. By 1400 AD the rules of chess were well established across Europe. There are very few differences between the rules established in 1400 and the rules chess players use today.

Chess is played on a board with 64 squares - eight rows by eight columns – arranged in two alternating colors (black and white or light and dark). Chess boards can be made of a wide range of materials, such as wood, glass, marble, leather, etc.

There are 32 playing pieces used in chess; 16 for each person. The 12 pieces include: one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights and eight pawns. Each piece has different abilities as far as being able to move to different spaces. The names and ranks of the pieces symbolize the way life was lived and the way people were treated according to their rank. The pawns represent the serfs and laborers, who were often sacrificed to protect more important people, just like in chess. And the king was protected at all costs, just like chess.

Chess sets include both the board and the pieces. Once you have the set, all you need to play is one other person. Chess is game of strategy and tactics. Each play acts like a general in command of his/her 16 pieces. The object of the game is to capture your opponents king piece. Once that is done, the game is over and you are victorious.

A well-played game of chess will go though three stages. The first stage is when the payers move their pieces around to gain the best position possible for attack. The second stage involves both maneuvering and actual capturing of the other player’s pieces. During this stage players will often sacrifice less important pieces to protect a more important piece or to capture the opponents more important piece. The final stage take place when a good portion of the pieces have been captured and the king piece is brought out to the battle with the others.

Remember that chess is not a game of speed. Take your time when deciding what move to make; there are a lot of pieces to watch out for. Always have a plan of attack, know what each of your pieces are worth, do your best to control the middle of the board, and most importantly keep your king safe.