Chess Appeal - the history of an ancient game (Topic Discussion)

The following article was written by Dennis Wesley.


Chess is one of our oldest games and as with most long-lasting
entities, the game has undergone many changes over the years,
influenced even by such factors as societal progress and
politics. Chess has passed through different societies and
cultures and the game has been played and perceived differently
in different settings. Today, chess is one of very few board
games accorded the status of sport in addition to also being
promoted as a hobby that improves players' acuity.


Read the full article here:
https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/08/08/chess-appeal-the-history-of-an-ancient-game-topic-discussion/


Useful Links


Science and Arts Education blog:
https://stemeduconnect.wordpress.com/

Chaturanga:
https://www.chessvariants.com/historic.dir/chaturanga.html

World Chess Federation:
https://www.chesshistory.com/winter/extra/fidehistory.html



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