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The History Of Chess: 5 Facts About The Game We Bet You Never Knew

Updated: Oct 21, 2019



A big thank you to Anna Aturyan for writing this great article on the history of chess for us. Anna sells handmade wooden chess sets which remind players of the long history of chess. You can view the products here.


In celebration of these beautiful handmade wooden pieces, Anna has shared with us five interesting facts about the game and its origins. Read on to find out which piece has changed the most and to learn what the early chess sets looked like.


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