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Where did the game Chess come from?

Question

What are the origins of the game chess? Where did it come from and who invented it?
Shevy, Enfield

Answer

** Definitive **
Name: David, Carshalton
Qualification: Read books on the history of chess
Answer: It grew out of India in the 5th century, a game called Chaturanga, a military strategy game. It moved to Persia, then through the Islamic world and was picked up by Spain due to the Moorish movements, before becoming popular in Europe. The rules became standardised around the 15th century. 

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