A board game for two players can include Chess (5 letters), Ecarte (6 letters), and BACKGAMMON (10 letters). Chess is a strategy game that originated in India and has been played for centuries. It is played on a checkered board with 16 pieces for each player. Ecarte is a French card game that is similar to Whist. It is played with a 32-card deck and involves bidding and trick-taking. BACKGAMMON is an ancient game that originated in the Middle East. It is played on a board with 24 triangles, or points, and 15 checkers for each player.