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Thinkers' Chess Academy with Grandmaster Thomas Luther - Volume 7 by Heinz Brunthaler: 365 Steps to Mastering Chess Through its History
By Brunthaler
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By Brunthaler
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From the game’s Origins and Arabian Chess to the new Rules.
The age and origin of chess is shrouded in mystery and surrounded by legend. It is thought to have originated in India in the 3rd century AD and reached Persia in the 6th century. The game then came to Europe in the 9th century. At that time, the rules of the game were different from those of today, with the exception of the rook and knight. The queen and bishop, which today are long range pieces, could only make short moves and wer...