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A History of Chess

by Deltachord

published 16 months ago

The origins of the game chess are still shrouded in partial mystery. One of the better known theories is that it came from northern India. This was espoused by Harold Murray in his seminal 900 page book The...

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From Caxton's Game and Play of Chess, 1474.

by philosophos

published 2 weeks ago

Chess is an ancient board game for two players, often called the royal game because of its preeminence as a contest of intellectual skill. Two opponents face each other across a checkered board and maneuver...

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How to Play Chess

by HubDave

published 11 months ago

Find out how to play chess and the history behind this ancient game. Also, be sure to check out the video about a guy who plays 9 grandmasters and beats them simultaneosly. Pretty cool..

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Chess History-World Champions

by JamesBenjaminJrMD

published 4 months ago

Carl Schlechter born 03/02/1874 , died 1918 from malnutrition during World War One. He was born in Vienna. He was a really strong Grand Master. He was known as the drawing master because at the age of...

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