Chess Rules - Complete Guide
Quick Answer
What is Chess? Chess is the world's most popular strategy board game. Two players command armies of 16 pieces each on a checkered 8x8 board. The objective is to checkmate the opponent's king.
How long does a game take? 10-60 minutes for casual play. Tournament games can last several hours.
The Board
- 8x8 grid of alternating light and dark squares
- Always place the board with a light square in the bottom-right corner
- Columns are called files (a-h), rows are called ranks (1-8)