Where was chess invented?
The History of Chess – Part 3: The historical roots of chess Previously I instructed you about the fabled origins of chess. But these origin stories are more legend than reality. So what do...
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The Fabled Origins of Chess
The History of Chess – Part 2: Who invented Chess? Last time, I told you that Chess is over 1500 years old! That’s right, not even Montgomery Burns can boast of being around when...
The Most Beautiful Game
The History of Chess – Part 1: Why Chess? I often must remind myself that my favorite pastime, a two-dimensional, 64-square board game, isn’t just a passion of mine, but an obsession of the...
