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The Cultural Quest of the Game of Chess
Have you ever thought about the origins of the globally popular game of chess? It is more interesting than you might think.
With World Chess Day approaching on 20th July, we thought we would delve into the origins and interesting history of the strategic game. A game that has travelled the world, and is popular with kids and adults alike, often bringing generations together in mostly friendly competition.
The lineage of chess can be traced back around 1500 years, originating in North India. There are, as you would expect, many versions of how this beloved game came to be, which are often disputed. However, what is agreed, with certainty, is that the game of chess had to be developed by more than one person, due to its complex rules and concepts. Far too much for one human mind to produce.
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