The history of chess

People have been playing chess for more than 1500 years.

​How long have people been playing

Invented in India in the 6th century CE, its earliest known form was called chaturanga.

Where did chess come from

En passant is a move where when a pawn goes 2 spaces and lands next to an opposeing pawn the opposeing pawn can go behind the pawn and take it.

En passent

seven pieces consisting of a king, chariot, vizier, horse, elephant, and 2 soldiers.

When you are in check and cannot block the attack, take the peice, or move your king your in checkmate and have lost.

Checkmate

When your king is under attack you are in check and must protect your king by blocking the check, taking the attacking peice, or moving your king to a safe square.

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