The ancient board game of Chess is a two-player strategy game that has been around for centuries. It is believed to have originated in India during the 6th century and spread throughout the world. The game is played on a checkered board with 64 squares, and each player has 16 pieces which they must move strategically in order to capture their opponent's pieces and ultimately checkmate the opposing king. Chess is considered one of the oldest and most popular board games in the world.