A chessboard is a square board divided into 64 smaller squares of alternating colors, arranged in an 8x8 grid. It is the essential playing surface for the game of chess.
Each player begins with 16 pieces, comprising a variety of distinct characters, such as pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, a queen, and a king.
The chessboard provides the spatial context for players to maneuver their pieces strategically, aiming to capture their opponent's pieces and ultimately checkmate their opponent's king. Beyond its functional role in gameplay, the chessboard serves as a symbolic arena for intellectual competition, strategic thinking, and artistic expression through its various designs and materials.