History of chess

 Chess originated in 6th-century India as chaturanga, representing four military divisions,  since then many rule changes have happened and it is now one of the most popular games in the world. In the beginning chess started out  small in India and Persia but soon spread throughout Asia and Europe.

A TIMELINE OF CHESS 

6th CENTURY

Chess started in the early 6th century in a small part of India known as. Back then it was known as Chaturanga meaning 4 divisions. It included a infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots, plus a king and advisor (who would later be the queen)

7th CENTURY

Next we travel to 7 century Persia where we pick up the start of many chess terms such as Shah Mat which means King is Helpless which will ultimately lead to the term Check Mate 

8th CENTURY

In the 8th century Chess migrated to Spain and Italy known as Shatranj this is where chess begins to expand.

9th-15th CENTURY

As chess moved through out Europe many rules changed they changed the names of pieces to fit there courts (Bishop, King, Queen, Knight) and by the late 15th century the queen was the most powerful and the game was near modern.

18th CENTURY and ONWARD 

This is the tactical era where openings, types of play, tactics, and masters like Paul Murphy and Adolf Anderssen. Tournaments were also introduced started in 1886 with clocks introduced in 1883. 

MODERN ERA 

Today chess is one of the most popular games in the world with many clubs tournaments (youth and adult) and titles such as grand or national master. Chess has also digitized with many websites including the one you are on right now.