550 AD - Northwestern India - Persian poem in 600 AD describes chess coming to Persia (Iran) from India First called: "Chaturanga" - a Sanskrit word translated as "4 limbed" or "4 parts" The four divisions of an army: five foot soldiers, three ...
To some, chess is a hobby. It's a leisurely game to be played between friends having a conversation. At Pierrepont School, it's a passion. Students play it for fun after school and during lunch. On weekends, they compete against others at tournam...
