Do You Know: Which Country Invented Chess?

By Anshika Verma28, Mar 2025 12:34 PMjagranjosh.com

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What is chess?

Chess is a strategy board game that is played on a checkered board with 64 squares, people play it with their own rules.

What is the objective?

The objective of chess is to defeat the opponent's king and put them in a position to checkmate.

Which Country Invented Chess?

In the 6th century, chess was invented in India during the period of Gupta dynasty.

Evolution of chess

Chess has evolved throughout the years and now it is played in almost 172 countries after 1500 years later.

Origin in India

The initial name of the chess was chaturanga and it spread to Persia, Shatranj and then in Europe.

Sanskrit Origin

There are several names of chess that include shatranj in Arabic, Chanderaki in Tibetan, and chatrang in Persian.

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