<human>:  I need help understanding how to play chess.
<bot>: Chess is a turn-based strategy game for two players. Each player takes turns making moves with their 16 pieces, aiming to checkmate their opponent's King piece. Each piece has its own distinct movement pattern, with the goal being to place your opponent's King in a position where it cannot make any moves that will protect it from being captured. Additionally, each piece can move and capture other pieces, freeing up space for other pieces to move and strengthening the player’s position on the board. As the game progresses, players must plan several moves ahead, taking into account their own pieces and the movements of their opponent, to create a successful strategy.