Day 216 of 365
August 4
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Art & Culture The History of Chess
Chess originated in India around 600 CE as 'chaturanga.' It spread along trade routes to Persia, then the Arab world, and finally Europe. The game has been used as a metaphor for war, politics, and life itself. Today, computer chess engines vastly exceed human capability.
💡 Did you know?
The number of possible chess games is greater than the number of atoms in the observable universe!
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