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Chess

Chess is a two-player strategy board game played on a checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. It is widely regarded as a challenging game of skill that develops strategic thinking, tactical prowess, and foresight.

Material

• Board: A square board divided into 64 alternating light and dark squares. Traditionally made of wood (often maple and walnut), but also available in materials like plastic, glass, or marble.
• Pieces: Each player begins the game with 16 pieces:
  • King (1): The most important piece; its capture results in losing the game.
  • Queen (1): The most powerful piece, capable of moving any number of squares horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
  • Rook (2): Moves any number of squares horizontally or vertically.
  • Bishop (2): Moves any number of squares diagonally, remaining on squares of the same color as its starting square.
  • Knight (2): Moves in an "L" shape – two squares in one direction (horizontal or vertical) and then one square perpendicularly. It is the only piece that can jump over other pieces.
  • Pawn (8): Moves one square forward, except for its initial move where it can move one or two squares forward. Captures diagonally one square forward.

Purpose

The primary objective is to checkmate the opponent’s king. Checkmate occurs when the king is under immediate attack (in "check") and there is no possible move to remove it from attack – whether by moving the king, blocking the attack, or capturing the attacking piece.

Function

Chess functions as a complex system of strategic and tactical calculations. Players anticipate opponent moves, control key squares on the board, develop their pieces, and create threats to gain a positional or material advantage.

Usage Scenarios

• Recreational Play: Played casually between friends, family, or opponents of varying skill levels.
• Competitive Tournaments: Organized events sanctioned by governing bodies like FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) with established rating systems (e.g., Elo rating).
• Educational Tool: Used to teach problem-solving, critical thinking, and planning skills.
• Online Platforms: Widely available on websites and apps for playing against other players or computer opponents.
• Historical/Cultural Significance: A game with a rich history, often associated with intellectual pursuits and strategic thought.

Common Types/Variations

• Standard Chess: The most common form, governed by FIDE rules.
• Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess): The pieces on the first rank are randomized (with certain constraints), creating a more open and tactical game.
• Blitz Chess: Games with very short time controls (e.g., 3 minutes per player).
• Rapid Chess: Games with faster time controls than standard chess, but longer than blitz (e.g., 10-60 minutes per player).
• Correspondence Chess: Played over extended periods, allowing players time to analyze moves and consult resources.
• Bughouse Chess (Crazyhouse): Played by two teams of two players, where captured pieces can be "dropped" back onto the board by teammates.
• Variants: Numerous other variations exist with altered rules, piece movements, or board configurations (e.g., Three-Check Chess, King of the Hill).

Game chess falls under the category of board games.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 9504906000: This HS code covers video game consoles and machines, table or parlor games, including pinball machines, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling equipment, amusement machines operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by any other means of payment. Specifically, it includes chess, checkers, parchisi, backgammon, darts and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts thereof (including their boards); mah-jong and dominoes; any of the foregoing games in combination with each other, or with other games, packaged together as a unit in immediate containers of a type used in retail sales; poker chips and dice.

  • 95: Chapter 95 covers Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 04: Heading 04 specifically covers Articles for amusement, including toys, games and sports requisites.
  • 906000: Subheading 906000 further specifies other games.

• 9504906000: This HS code also covers chess as part of a broader category of table or parlor games. The tariff details indicate a base tariff of 0.0%, a surcharge tariff of 0.0%, and a surcharge tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025.

  • 95: Chapter 95 covers Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 04: Heading 04 specifically covers Articles for amusement, including toys, games and sports requisites.
  • 906000: Subheading 906000 further specifies other games.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'game chess' are limited, with only the following 2 found.