Today, let us explore the history of chess

[packman]

Where does chess come from? The true origins of the game are hotly contested, but its oldest known forebear is chaturanga, thought to have emerged in what is now northern India during the 6th century.

The Sanskrit word, which loosely means ‘four divisions’ in English, reflects the types of pieces that were at players’ disposal: infantry, cavalry, elephantry and chariotry (which, in turn, also resembled an ancient battle formation).

Although the precise nature of the original rules has been lost to time, the game was played on an 8 x 8 board and each type of piece had its own unique moves – just like today.

More on it's history and evolving pieces:

https://www.historyhit.com/who-invented-chess-and-when/?curator=upstract.com

[Harker]

1. It's worth noting that the Queen is the most agile and

powerful piece on the board, while the King shambles around feebly trying to save his ass.

[denbot]

3. I believe in the Middle Ages the queen was limited to only moving a single square.

Not entirely sure though.

[Harker]

4. She's come a long way.

The modern arrangement more accurately depicts life around this castle, surely.

[in2herbs]

2. I play chess on my computer. I can't seem to get into the plus column with wins. nt