The Ancient Game of Chess
by David and Carol Kelly
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The Ancient Game of Chess
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David and Carol Kelly
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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 or King believed that war was the most effective school to learn the values of valor, decision making, endurance, circumspection and bravery. Because of this it is believed that war was chosen as the model of the game.
Benjamin Franklin learned to play chess in Paris. His essay in 1779, "The Morals of Chess", is a source of chess etiquette.
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