The most popular game in the world, Chess is a two-person strategy game played by millions of people across the globe and is believed to originate from the Indian game "chaturanga" sometime before the 7th century. Players alternate moving one of their 16 pieces trying to capture their opponent's king. This handsome set comes in a large size format and includes a 13.5 x 13.5 inch game board and a king that stands 2.75 inches tall. Each square on the chess board measures approximately 1.375 x 1.375 inches.