Chaturanga to checkmate: How chess spread from India to the world

Known as chaturanga in ancient India, chess has traveled a remarkable journey over centuries — evolving through Persian, Arabic, and European adaptations to become the modern game we know today. Gukesh Dommaraju’s recent victory not only celebrates India’s growing dominance but also reconnects the game with its storied roots in the subcontinent.

Dec 19, 2024 - 04:00
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Chaturanga to checkmate: How chess spread from India to the world
Known as chaturanga in ancient India, chess has traveled a remarkable journey over centuries — evolving through Persian, Arabic, and European adaptations to become the modern game we know today. Gukesh Dommaraju’s recent victory not only celebrates India’s growing dominance but also reconnects the game with its storied roots in the subcontinent.

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