"The precursors of chess originated in India during the Gupta empire,[1][2][3][4] where its early form in the 6th century was known as chaturaṅga, which translates as "four divisions (of the military)": infantry, cavalry, elephantry, and chariotry, represented by the pieces that would evolve into the modern pawn, knight, bishop, and rook, respectively.[5]"
Thanks i need to know the history of chess for the merit badge and this helped a lot
MegaGenguy 3 hours ago
@KDMaz what was before chaturaṅga?? just race dice games??
5tonyvvvv 7 months ago
Very good video! Thanks!
YTM021807 7 months ago
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"The precursors of chess originated in India during the Gupta empire,[1][2][3][4] where its early form in the 6th century was known as chaturaṅga, which translates as "four divisions (of the military)": infantry, cavalry, elephantry, and chariotry, represented by the pieces that would evolve into the modern pawn, knight, bishop, and rook, respectively.[5]"
-Wikipedia
KDMaz 10 months ago
White's about to clean house at 0:42
chemicalcraig69 1 year ago
@LollyPapi There is a book called, The Art of Chess. That freeze is in the book with other amazing chess knowledge
Koolvedge 1 year ago
@Koolvedge so what is the egyptian name of "The freeze"?
LollyPapi 1 year ago
The freeze from egypt is 5000 yrs old. Predating india's Chaturanga
Koolvedge 1 year ago
wow, cool animation and music!
speedproductions797 1 year ago
This Video is GREAT
ke4bss 2 years ago