The Goddess of the Board

    Have you ever had a perfect chess day? All your moves work out, you anticipate your opponent's every play, and in the end, you win the game. But what about those horrible chess days? You fall for the fool's mate, make silly mistakes, and ultimately lose the game. Don't worry, I'm here to reveal the cause of this and also tell you who you can blame for everything. Without further ado, let's begin:

    The legend of Caissa dates back to the 18th century when the English poet William Jones wrote a poem about her in 1763.

    Caissa was a young goddess who lived in Thrace, a historical region in southwestern Europe. She was a goddess of war and strategy, fascinated by armies and battles. Often depicted as a young woman with laurel on her head.

    One day, while observing a battle between two armies, Caissa realized that the outcome depended on the intelligence and strategy of the commanders. She thought it would be possible to create a game that challenged players to think and plan strategically.

    Caissa created chess and named it "Caissa" in her honor. The game was an immediate success and quickly spread worldwide.

    Another version says that Ares (Greek god of war, whose Roman equivalent is Mars) was in love with her, and in despair of not being reciprocated, he sought help from Apollo. Apollo created chess, and Ares gifted it to Caissa, who decided to become its goddess.

    The name Caissa is used in numerous writings by Garry Kasparov (the 19th world chess champion), thanks to whom the goddess has become more widely known.

    The legend of Caissa is an important part of chess culture, explaining the origin of the game and its significance as an intellectual challenge.

    In addition to the legend of Caissa, there are many other stories about the origin of chess. Some believe chess originated in India, while others think it began in China or Persia. However, the legend of Caissa is the most popular story about the origin of chess.

    Now you know who to blame when you blunder your queen. If you enjoyed this, I would appreciate it if you commented, shared, or followed me to help me grow. And as they say in my land: Que teñas un bo día! (Have a good day!)