This document provides a brief history and overview of the game of chess. It discusses the origins of chess in India in the 15th century. It then summarizes the development of the game and some notable players through history from the 19th century tournaments in London to modern day dominance by Russian players. The document also provides details on the goal of chess to checkmate the opponent's king and defines the movement rules for each piece type. It concludes with explanations of additional rules and concepts like castling, en passant captures, checkmate, and different ways a game can end in a draw.