Chess History
Chess has a long history spanning over 1500 years. Learn about the origins of chess, where chess was invented, and how chess has changed over the last millennium.
Chaturanga
A guide to Chaturanga, an earlier version of chess.
A guide to Chaturanga, an earlier version of chess.
Chess History Center
A collection of historical chess resources, including the excellent Chess Notes column by Edward Winter.
A collection of historical chess resources, including the excellent Chess Notes column by Edward Winter.
Goddesschess: Chessays
Essays and resources discussing the origins of chess.
Essays and resources discussing the origins of chess.
On the Origin of Chess
Essays and opinions on the possible origins of chess.
Essays and opinions on the possible origins of chess.
World Chess Championship Index
A guide to the history of the world chess championship, in all its forms.
A guide to the history of the world chess championship, in all its forms.