history of chess chapter 1

The origin of the game of chess is credited to India where chess was derived from the game of 'chaturanga' before the 7th century. During the 9th century, Arabia and Persia led to the emergence of the game among the European countries. The queen's, as well as the bishop's modern-day powers, were framed in Spain during the end years of the 15th century. The 19th century saw the standardization of the current rules of the game.

rules of the game of chess

Rules of the Game of ChessAt the start of the game, each player has 16 pieces, precisely 8 pawns, 2 bishops, 2 knights, 2 rooks, 1 queen, and 1 king. Different types of pieces have different styles of movement. Pawns have the least power while the maximum power is held by the queen.  Players play to put the opponent's king in a position of the threat of being captured from where the king cannot escape. Opponent pieces are attacked and captured in the process of encroaching on the opponent king's territory to finally call for a checkmate. A player loses a chess game on being declared checkmate, on being timed out in a time mentioned game, or on conditions he/she resigns from the game.