What is the origin of chess?
Q: What is the origin of chess?
A: Chess originated in northern India in the 6th century AD and spread to Persia.
Q: How did chess spread to Europe?
A: Chess was taken up by the Muslim world and subsequently, through the Moorish conquest of Spain, spread to Southern Europe. In early Russia, the game came directly from the Khanates (muslim territories) to the south.
Q: When did modern tournament play begin?
A: Modern tournament play began in the second half of the 19th century.
Q: When were chess clocks first used?
A: Chess clocks were first used in 1883.
Q: When was the first world chess championship held?
A: The first world chess championship was held in 1886.
Q: What advances occurred during 20th century?
A: During 20th century there were advances in chess theory, and establishment of World Chess Federation (FIDE). Additionally, chess engines (programs that play chess), and chess data bases became important.
