Whether you play the game of kings on traditional chess sets or with an electronic chess device, chess is a game that is rich with history. Chess most likely began in the Indus Valley with the game of Chaturanga, which means "four parts," because two to four people played it. Each player had fewer pieces than players of today's modern chess game do. … Continue reading the story "The History of Chess and Chess Sets"
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Chess Sets and Strategies for Beginners
When you buy your kids traditional chess sets or even an electronic chess set, you are buying them an important piece of culture, history, and mental stimulation. But whether they're playing on a traditional wooden chess set against another human being or an electronic chess set against an artificial intelligence, they will need to know some basics of chess strategy. The same goes for … Continue reading the story "Chess Sets and Strategies for Beginners"