Chess is a two player board game and the rules are governed by by the World Chess Federation (FIDE). . The goal is to checkmate your opponent. The board has 64 squares, white and black, and has 32 pieces. Both players have a king, a queen, two bishops, two knights, two rooks and 8 pawns. White begins. Only one piece can be on the field and pieces of the same color cannot be captured. Play at: