Ok, here is how it is. To my knowledge there is no hadeeth. BUT as a chess player myself I know this game is EXTREMELY addictive. Now excess of anything is haraam because its abuse to yourself. So Chess is a "Manhoos" game if played in excess but otherwise its ok to play it.
Good enough explanation for you?
Jitna Diya Sarkar Nay Mujko, Itni Meri Auqat Nahi, Yeh Saab Tumhara Karam Hai Aqa, Mujh Mein Aisi Koi Baat Nahin.
Love happens once . . .
So is Golf....shall we get a fatwa on that too?