It is simple, Chess board with pawn, rock, bishop, horse, queen, and king and of course a referee.
Because Chess is like playing war. The real danger of playing chess is it's military nature.
It depends on what type of chess you're playing, if you're playing blitz then you can, but if you're playing standard timing, then you can't unless you're playing special chess like giveaway.
No, it is not required to say "check" when playing chess. It is optional and not a rule of the game.
No, the queen does not go on her own color when playing chess.
Studies have shown that playing chess helps improve math skills. Also if you can play chess well you are viewed as a smarter person.
A good alternative to Chess.com for playing online chess is lichess.org.
Yes, the claim that chess players burn significant calories while playing chess has been debunked. Studies have shown that the physical activity involved in playing chess is not enough to result in a significant calorie burn.
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Take the chess board and start beating them with it.
No, not necessarily. Being an athlete has nothing to do with playing chess.
When you begin playing chess, your rating typically starts at around 1200.