Chess began in India around 1,500 years ago as a game called chaturanga, meaning "four divisions" of the army: foot soldiers, horses, elephants and chariots.
Chess began in India around 1,500 years ago as a game called chaturanga, meaning "four divisions" of the army: foot soldiers, horses, elephants and chariots. The game travelled to Persia and then Europe, where it became the chess we know. Today, India has produced many grandmasters and world-class young players. Learning chess helps you plan ahead and think carefully before you move.
Reported by Om, Class 8, Summit Heights School, Gangtok (young reporter).