The crossword solution for the term CHESS, E.G. is GAME, a 4 letter word. Chess is a two-player strategy board GAME played on a checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an 8×8 grid. The GAME is played by millions of people worldwide. It is believed to have originated in India sometime before the 7th century. Chess is one of the world's most popular games, played by people of all ages and skill levels.