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Chess originated in India in the 1200s.

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Where started the game of chess?

The origin of chess is in India.


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What does chess stand for?

If you are asking the expansion of the word chess, there is none. The word chess is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "chaturanga". Another well-accepted theory about the origin of the word is that it is a modification of the Persian word "shah".


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Checkmate comes from the Persian phrase "shah mat," which means "the king is dead."


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The Botez Gambit in chess is named after Alexandra Botez, a Canadian chess player and streamer who popularized the opening on her Twitch channel. The gambit involves sacrificing a pawn early in the game to gain a positional advantage and put pressure on the opponent.


What company owns chess?

None! In fact, no one is sure of its origin (some say India, some say China).


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What is the plural term for the game of chess?

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