Chess

Chess is a strategic and intellectual board game played between two players under special rules. The goal is to checkmate the opponent’s king.

Main features:
• The game is played on a chessboard consisting of 64 squares with 16 pieces per player
• The main objective is to checkmate the opponent’s king (put it in a position with no escape)
• Each player has either white or black pieces
• Pieces include: king, queen, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns
• Chess is played in classical as well as rapid and blitz formats

Ways to win:
• Checkmate – leaving the king without defense
• Resignation – when a player stops the game
• Time expiration – in timed games when the opponent’s time runs out
• Technical result – due to rule violations or technical reasons

Benefits of chess:
• Develops strategic and logical thinking
• Strengthens memory, attention, and patience
• An excellent intellectual development tool for children
• Helps develop both sportsmanship and social skills through competitions and tournaments