How was Shatranj or Chess invented?

From Chaturanga came Shatranj(old form of chess). Persian Empire made it popular to the western world. Modern chess developed from Shatranj. Chess is translated to Shatranj in Hindi. So Persians might have developed new rules to Chaturanga and called it Shatranj. Shatranaj setup is similar to chess. There are some ... read more

According to chess historians, chess is one of the oldest games in existence, that originated around 6th century AD. In those times, The Indian Rajah (King) believed that war was the most effective school to learn the values of valor, decision-making, endurance, circumspection and bravery. read more

The history of chess can be traced back nearly 1500 years, although the earliest origins are uncertain. The earliest predecessor of the game probably originated in India, before the 6th century AD; a minority of historians believe the game originated in China. From India, the game spread to Persia. read more

The history of chess is around 1500years old. It was in the sixth century that chess appeared in India with the name of chaturanga meaning four limbs. From India the game spread to Persia and when Arabs conquered Persia it entered the Muslim world and got another name shatranj. read more