Chess

1475 · 2 Players · 60-90 Minutes

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Chess is a game for two players on an 8x8 grid with alternating light and dark spaces. Each player has a matching set of 16 pieces, including 8 pawns, 2 rooks, 2 knights, 2 bishops, a queen, and a king. Each type of piece has its own rules for movement. The object of the game is to capture the opponent's king.

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Year Published	1475
Number of Players	2
Playtime	60-90 Minutes
Minimum Age	6
Mechanics	Grid Movement
Categories	Abstract
Learning Complexity	2.25 / 5[Vote]
Strategy Complexity	3.75 / 5[Vote]
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