The Royal Game of Chess

The Royal Game of Chess is a strategic board game played between two players on an 8x8 grid. Each player controls 16 pieces: a king, queen, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns. The goal is to checkmate the opponent's king, meaning it’s under threat of capture with no escape. Players move pieces according to specific rules, aiming to control the board, develop their pieces, and anticipate their opponent’s moves. Chess emphasizes skillful planning, tactics, and foresight, making it a timeless contest of strategy and mental acuity.