Dexerto

6,000-year-old board game discovered in ancient tomb may be early ancestor of chess

Archaeologists in Russia have uncovered the remains of a roughly 6,000-year-old board game that could represent an ancestor of chess.
Greek Reporter

3,000 BC Board Game Found in Southern Russia May Be Early Form of Chess

Archaeologists discovered a 3,000 BC board game in southern Russia that may represent one of the earliest known chess predecessors.
Game Rant

Interesting Facts About The History Of Chess

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Artnet

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Has Driven an Unprecedented Surge in Chess Sales. Here Are 13 Classic Artist-Designed Sets to Get Your Fix

From ancient Persian craftsmen to Yoko Ono, artists have reinterpreted the game over the ages. An all-white chessboard as part of the "Sky Is Always Clear" exhibition by artist Yoko Ono at the Moscow ...