Why is chess called chess?
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Why IS chess called chess?
Cause y not
Because chess IS chess
Oxford English Dictionary:
Origin
Middle English: from Old French esches, plural of eschec ‘a check’ (see check).
Origin
Middle English: from Old French esches, plural of eschec ‘a check’ (see check).
Apr 16, 2019
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#5
- its about fighting
- the peices = a fighter
- were giants playing against each other
wait no
Thats not it
Apr 26, 2019
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#8
because the original sets were designed by cats. they pieces were made from cheese to attract mice.
No. I guess woollensock is right.
