What is the history behind chess?

The history of chess goes back almost 1500 years. The game originated in northern India in the 6th century AD and spread to Persia. When the Arabs conquered Persia, chess was taken up by the Muslim world and subsequently, through the Moorish conquest of Spain, spread to Southern Europe.

When was chess changed?

While the exact origins of chess are unclear, modern rules first took form during the Middle Ages. The rules continued to be slightly modified until the early 19th century, when they reached essentially their current form.

Who created the game of chess?

India
Chess was invented in India around the 8th century. Then it was known as chatrang, and changed over the centuries by the Arabs, Persians and then ultimately the medieval Europeans, who changed the pieces’ names and appearances to resemble the English court.

When did chess last change?

2014
The last rule change was actually in 2014, with the introduction of the 75-move rule and fivefold repetition. If 75 moves pass without a capture or pawn move and the game has not otherwise ended, the game is a draw. If a position (beyond just the location of the pieces) occurs five times, the game is a draw.

Where did the game of chess originate?

The earliest predecessor of the game probably originated in India, before the 6th century AD; a minority of historians believe the game originated in China. From India, the game spread to Persia. When the Arabs conquered Persia, chess was taken up by the Muslim world and subsequently spread to Southern Europe.

How has chess changed in the 21st century?

The 20th century saw great leaps forward in chess theory and the establishment of the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Developments in the 21st century include use of computers for analysis, which originated in the 1970s with the first programmed chess games on the market. Online gaming appeared in the mid-1990s.

What was chess like in the 1800s?

Chess, itself, was developing greatly during the 1800s. The most famous games of this time period were swashbuckling attacking games – strong defensive ideas hadn’t been learned yet. If a player wasn’t sacrificing their pieces right and left trying to checkmate their opponent in a violent manner, then it wasn’t a fun game!

When was the 50 move rule introduced in chess?

The threefold repetition rule (if the same position is repeated on 3 consecutive turns, the game is a draw) did not come about until the 1880’s. The 50-move Rule (if 50 moves are made without capturing any pieces or moving any pawns, the game is a draw) was introduced in 1561 by Ruy Lopez.