It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Musa Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Whoever plays chess has disobeyed Allah and His Messenger."
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 1269
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:حسن
Hadith Takhrij«حسن : أخرجه أبوداؤد ، كتاب الأدب : 4938 و ابن ماجه : 3762»