When did the earliest evidence of chess appear in Sasanian Persia?
The earliest evidence of chess is found in nearby Sasanian Persia around 600 A.D. where the game came to be known by the name chatrang.
Questions about Chess
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What are the rules for castling in Chess?
Castling consists of moving the king two squares toward either rook of the same color and then placing the rook on the square that the king crossed. This move allows two pieces to be moved during a single turn instead of one.
Who won the first modern chess tournament held in London in 1851?
The German Adolf Anderssen won the first modern chess tournament organized by Howard Staunton and held in London in 1851. Wilhelm Steinitz later claimed his title as the first universally recognized World Chess Champion in 1886.
How many countries does FIDE have members from today?
FIDE's membership consists of national chess organizations from over 180 countries. The organization has controlled the World Championship since 1948.
When did Deep Blue defeat World Champion Garry Kasparov?
In 1997 Deep Blue defeated World Champion Garry Kasparov in a six-game match starting an era of computer dominance at the highest level of chess. Digital chess clocks were invented in 1973 though they did not become commonplace until the 1990s.