
Chess
The Why Factor
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The History of Chess
The original name in sanscrit was chaturanga, which meant the four members of the indian army. Achess reflected the hierarchy within the army. When it came to europe, it was brought to spain in the seventh, eighth century. Chess players were encouraged across the soviet union. Trotsky was a decent chess player. The writer david edmunds, author of bobby fisher, goes to war.
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