What is the origin of the game of Chess, and how old is it?

Answer 1

Many countries claim to have invented chess in some incipient form. The most commonly held view is that chess originated in India, since the Arabic, Persian, Greek, Portuguese and Spanish words for chess are all derived from the Sanskrit game Chaturanga. In addition, in the past only India had all three animals, horse, camel and elephant, in its cavalry, which represent knight, bishop and rook in chess. The present version of chess played throughout the world ultimately derives from a version of Chaturanga that was played in India around the 6th century. It is believed that the Persians subsequently created a more recognizable version of the game called Shatranj.

Another theory exists that chess arose from the similar game of Xiangqi (Chinese chess), or at least a predecessor thereof, existing in China since the 2nd century BC. Scholars who have favored this theory include Joseph Needham and David H. Li.

Answer 2

It comes from a game made in India called Chaturanga that could have up to four players and used long, four-sided dice. Only five pieces existed: Infantry, Cavalry, Elephant, King, and Ship. The ship was like the Bishop but could only take 2 diagonal steps. It could also jump over other pieces. The King could be killed by an Elephant or a Cavalry piece.
Cavalry= Knight
Infantry = Pawn
Elephant = Rook

It was created around 600 AD, so it is about 1,400 years old...

Answer 3

Chess originated in India. for more information, you can check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess

Answer 4

comes frm china or something. look it up on google it wont be hard

Answer 5

This category is "General--Sports"
CHESS A SPORT???
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Good one, thanks.