ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Draw (chess)

Okay kiddo, have you ever played chess before? Remember how the game is played on a checkerboard with different pieces moving in different ways to try and capture the other player's king? Well, when you make a move in chess, you have to write it down on a piece of paper so that you and your opponent can keep track of what's going on.

To do this, you draw a picture of the board and all the pieces on it. You start by drawing a rectangle and then dividing it up into eight squares on each side, just like the checkerboard you use to play. Then, you draw in all the pieces in their starting positions, just like how they look at the beginning of the game.

Every time someone makes a move, you have to update the drawing by erasing the piece that got moved and redrawing it in its new position. This way, you and your opponent can both see what's happening on the board and keep track of the game.

Drawing the board and the pieces might seem like a lot of work, but it's really important in chess because it helps you think about your moves and plan your strategy. Plus, it makes it easier for you and your opponent to understand what's going on and have a fair and fun game.