In which country did the board game "Chess' originate?

Answer 1

"The game may have originated in Asia about the 6th century, though it continued to evolve as it spread into Europe in Byzantine times; its now-standard rules first became generally accepted in Europe in the 16th century." - Encyclopedia Britannica

"Though it dates to antiquity (some researchers believe terra cotta pieces excavated from Mesopotamia of 6,000 B.C. were used in chess), there is debate as to which culture its origins should be credited. A Dominican Friar from Italy wrote a chess treatise in the Middle Ages. Its 1474 translation by Englishman William Caxton standardized play for a short time, but it was not until international play of the next century that rules were widely agreed upon. A Syrian, Philip Stamma, acclaimed as the pioneer of modern chess technique, helped popularize the game in the middle of the 18th cent. through publications and play that stressed strategy." -Columbia University Press

Answer 2

England

Answer 3

Chess- or its variations- was started somewhere in the middle east and not only traveled west- where it became known as "Draughts" in England but modified when it became "Chinese Checkers". Its been around now for a few thousands years

Answer 4

China

Answer 5

Officially In England.. But it was influenced by games from its eastern neighbors. That answer is checkmate! Cheerio.

Answer 6

NOOOOOO! You are all wrong.

It originated in India. The English may claim it's theirs...but it isn't.

Answer 7

China. It is not researched. I just remember reading it somewhere.

Answer 8

England
One of the kings had it designed for him

Answer 9

turk