Games are started by White, followed by a response by Black.  During a game players alternate turns, moving one troop into a new square each turn.   Players may move into squares occupied by enemy troops however they are prohibited from moving into squares occupied by an allied troop.  White and Black will continue to alternative moves until a winner emerges by creating checkmate or a draw (tie game) has occurred. 

Players are NOT allowed to skip their turn, and players are not allowed to make 2 moves in a row, although during a special technique, called castling, players can move 2 troops during 1 turn! 

Although starting from seemingly simple rules, chess can be a highly complex battle of wits, while also being away to relax, improve mental cognition and make new friends.