Chesss

Chesss is commonly encountered as a misspelling or typographical variant of chess. There is no distinct game formally recognized under the name Chesss. In most contexts, references labeled Chesss describe the standard board game of chess, or reflect an error in spelling.

Chess is a two-player strategy game played on an 8x8 square board. Each side starts with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The goal is to checkmate the opponent's king, i.e., place the king under threat with no legal escape. Players alternate moves, following the fixed movement rules for each piece, capturing opponent pieces to improve position and control of the board. Special rules include castling, pawn promotion, and en passant.

Originating in northern India during the early medieval period as chaturanga, chess evolved in Persia and the Islamic world before spreading to Europe. The modern game was standardized in the 15th century, with standardized moves and the adoption of the current piece set. The World Chess Federation (FIDE) governs international competition, rating players, and regulating events.

Competitive chess features various time controls, including standard, rapid, and blitz formats. The World Chess Championship and the Candidates Tournament crown the world’s top players. The Elo rating system measures relative skill, guiding invitations and seeding. In recent decades, computer analysis and online platforms have expanded participation and training opportunities.

Chess is widely studied as a cognitive activity with benefits for memory, problem solving, and strategic thinking. It has a rich literature of openings, middlegame principles, and endgames, and has produced legendary players such as Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. The term Chesss, when used, is generally considered a misspelling rather than a separate concept.