What do you call in general,in English,those games like chess, which are referring to mental activities?

Question

What do you call in general,in English,those games like chess, which are referring to mental activities?

Answer 1

strategy games

Answer 2

Chess is an abstract-strategy game.

Abstract-Strategy games are games in which the information available to each player is perfect.. thus there is no hidden information (as with cards) and no luck (as with dice).

If you enjoy abstract-strategy games.. I suggest taking a look at http://abstractgamers.org/about.htm.

My all-time favorite abstract-strategy games is a game called HIVE. http://www.hivemania.com