In its earliest known form, in the 6th century, in Northwest India, the game was called; "caturanga", which was Sanskrit for "four divisions". Meaning the four divisions of the military at that time.
The earliest evidence of Chess is found in Sassanid Persia around 600 where it was known under the name "Chatrang".
Chess is not common in Japan, but a chess variant known as Shogi is.
A turn in chess is known as a "Move" ~ see related link below for a list of chess terms .
Who Invented Chess? The inventer of chess is unknown but we do know that it was invented in the 6th century. When chess was invented it was known as "chaturaṅga" which means "Four Divisions"
The chess piece known as the king is the most important piece on the board, as protecting it is the main objective of the game.
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The chess fork is usually used at least once in every chess game. There is not a known number.
"Chess" is primarily a noun, the name of a well known game. However, there is also a dessert called "Chess pie", in which "chess" could reasonably be considered an adjective.
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Stockfish is a highly rated chess engine known for its strong performance in computer chess tournaments.
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