It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Whoever plays chess has disobeyed Allah and His Messenger."
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 1272
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:حسن
Hadith Takhrij«حسن : أنظر الحديث ، رقم : 1269»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: Chess and similar games are impermissible and prohibited, whether or not they involve gambling. If gambling is involved, then their reprehensibility and abhorrence increase even further.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 1272