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'''Chess''' is a [[conservative]], intellectually challenging [[board game]] for two players.  Based purely on skill and merit without any element of chance, chess has long been one of the most popular games in the world. The goal of the game is to place the opposing king into ''checkmate'', that is, a position in which the king is under attack but cannot escape.   

'''Chess''' is a [[conservative]], intellectually challenging [[board game]] for two players.  Based purely on skill and merit without any element of chance, chess has long been one of the most popular games in the world. The goal of the game is to place the opposing king into ''checkmate'', that is, a position in which the king is under attack but cannot escape.   

Chess is an fascinating, challenging hobby which is widely praised for helping people over harmful addictions. It fills the mind with a healthy activity while also reinforcing the consequences of decision-making.<ref>https://chessimprover.com/chess-and-addiction/</ref>   

Chess is an fascinating, mentally invigorating hobby which is widely praised for helping people over harmful addictions. It fills the mind with a healthy activity while also reinforcing the consequences of decision-making.<ref>https://chessimprover.com/chess-and-addiction/</ref>   

Confounding [[feminists]], virtually all the best chess players are male, and only about 1% of the 1500 grandmasters are female.  Only three women have ever ranked in the top 100, and none has ever been world champion against men.  But females can benefit enormously from chess as males do.

Confounding [[feminists]], virtually all the best chess players are male, and only about 1% of the 1500 grandmasters are female.  Only three women have ever ranked in the top 100, and none has ever been world champion against men.  But females can benefit enormously from chess as males do.