Despite its knights, bishops and castles, the game of chess has been around a lot longer since the Medieval Age. And it wasn't even invented in Europe - chess comes from 2nd-century India, when some unknown inventor created what has come to be considered the perfect game. Learn all about the history of chess and how to play it in this engrossing episode of Stuff You Should Know.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of chess, exploring everything from its ancient origins in 6th century India to the modern game we know today. They walk through the basics of how to play - from setting up the board and understanding how each piece moves, to the ultimate goal of achieving checkmate. Along the way, they cover interesting chess history, special rules like castling and en passant, and discuss why this strategic game has become such a universal equalizer across cultures and social classes.
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