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A standard dementia-friendly chessboard
typically measures around 12 inches by 12 inches. Chess pieces vary, with the
king measuring 2 to 2.5 inches tall — ideal for easy handling and visibility.

Durable folding board
Coated playing field for long lasting protection
Solid Staunton chessmen with 2-1/2 inch King
Rules

• Cognitive Stimulation for Dementia: Chess strengthens memory, strategic thinking, planning, and focus, offering mental exercise critical for maintaining cognitive abilities.
• Social Engagement for Seniors: Playing chess encourages communication, companionship, and shared activities between individuals with dementia, family members, and caregivers.
• Entertainment and Stress Relief: Chess promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety, and brings a sense of accomplishment, whether playing competitively or socially.
• Adaptive Chess for Memory Care: Adapted rules or simplified versions ensure continued enjoyment at all stages of cognitive decline.

Delivery times and costs depend where you live, when purchased and if in-stock.

• Early Stage Dementia: Ideal for seniors or individuals newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, maintaining cognitive skills through classic gameplay.
• Middle Stage Dementia: Simplified chess rules, visual aids, or guided play can help maintain engagement, foster connection, and offer a therapeutic outlet.
• Late Stage Dementia: Symbolic play or adapted sets focusing on familiar routines and sensory engagement offer comfort, reduce isolation, and support quality of life.
• Chess Board Game: Welcome to the world of chess! Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner,
  this timeless and strategic game offers an enjoyable and stimulating experience suitable for individuals of all ages.
• What Is a Chess Game Board? Chess is a two-player strategy game played on a checkered board consisting of 64 squares arranged in an 8x8 grid. The objective of the game is for each player to strategically move a
  variety of pieces — including pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, a queen, and a king — across the board, with the ultimate goal of putting the opponent’s king into checkmate and claiming victory.

Get ready for some chessboard fun! Here's a breakdown of how to play:

Setting Up:

Use a chessboard with 64 squares (alternating dark and light squares).

Each player sets up 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns.

Arrange the pieces so that each player has a light-colored square on their right-hand side ("white on right").

The second row is filled with pawns; the major pieces go on the first row in the order (left to right): rook, knight, bishop, queen (on her own color), king, bishop, knight, rook.

The player with the white pieces always moves first.

Making Moves:

Players take turns moving one piece at a time.

Each type of piece moves in a specific way:

Pawns move forward one square (or two squares on their first move) and capture diagonally.

Rooks move any number of squares vertically or horizontally.

Knights move in an L-shape: two squares in one direction and then one square perpendicular.

Bishops move any number of squares diagonally.

Queen can move any number of squares vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.

King moves one square in any direction.

Capturing Pieces:

To capture an opponent’s piece, move your piece onto the square occupied by their piece, removing it from the board.

Special Moves:

Castling: A move involving the king and one rook to help protect the king.

En Passant: A special pawn capture under certain conditions.

Promotion: When a pawn reaches the opponent’s back row, it can be promoted to a queen, rook, bishop, or knight.

Winning the Game:

The goal is to checkmate your opponent’s king — putting it under threat of capture with no legal moves to escape.

A game can also end in a draw under certain conditions (like stalemate or insufficient material).

Here's a brief overview of the fundamental chess board game rules:

In chess, players take turns,
moving one piece per turn.

Each type of piece moves in its
own special way:

Pawns move forward one square (or two
squares on their first move) and capture diagonally.

Rooks move any number of squares
straight across rows or columns.

Knights move in an L-shape — two
squares in one direction, then one square sideways.

Bishops move any number of squares
diagonally.

The Queen can move any number of squares
in any direction — straight or diagonal.

The King moves one square in any
direction.

To capture an opponent's piece,
move your piece onto the square where their piece is located, removing it
from the board.

The primary goal is to put
your opponent’s king in "checkmate" — trapping the king so
it cannot escape capture.

If your king is in
"check" (threatened with capture), you must move to protect it.

Special
moves like castling (moving the king and rook at the same time) and pawn
promotion (turning a pawn into a queen or other piece) can happen under
certain conditions.

Research has shown that engaging in board games such as chess can offer
significant benefits to individuals living with dementia. The cognitive
stimulation gained from planning moves, anticipating opponents’ strategies, and
making tactical decisions can help support memory, concentration, and overall
cognitive function.

In
addition, the social interaction and active participation that come from
playing chess can foster a sense of connection, belonging, and purpose — all of
which are vital to emotional well-being! And most importantly, the focus should
always be on having fun and enjoying the shared experience of the game.