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Did you know that chess is one of the most famous board games today? \nIn this article, you will learn everything about chess: its origin and history, interesting facts, the rules, and best practices for playing.<\/p>\n\n

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The History of Chess<\/h2>\n\n

Firstly, the origin of chess is still a controversial topic among historians, with various theories (and even mythological tales) attempting to explain how this board game classic came to be. However, the most widely accepted version is that it originated in India under the name Chaturanga<\/strong> in the 6th century.<\/p>\n\n

Later, around the end of the 15th century, in Southern Europe, the game underwent one of the main changes in its history. The replacement of pieces and the establishment of new rules led to its rapid popularization.<\/p>\n\n

This rise in chess\u2019s popularity eventually led to the creation of the first tournament in 1851, held in London. Subsequently, more tournaments were organized in major European cities, and the first professional chess players began to emerge.<\/p>\n\n

By 1886, the first official contest for the title of World Chess Champion took place between Steinitz and Zukertort.<\/p>\n\n

With increasing initiatives to create a governing body for the sport, the World Chess Federation (FIDE) was founded in 1924 in Paris.<\/p>\n\n

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How to Play Chess<\/h2>\n\n

Chess is a game of tactics and strategy played between two players. Learning the rules of chess is easy, and it\u2019s never too late to start playing.<\/p>\n\n

The Pieces<\/h3>\n\n

Each piece has its role on the board, and even the weakest one can be the key to defeating your opponent if used wisely!<\/p>\n

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Setup and Start of the Game<\/h3>\n\n

First, arrange the pieces and decide who will play with which color. The player with the white pieces<\/strong> moves first, and then turns alternate.<\/p>

Place the board between the two players so that the bottom-right square<\/strong> of each player is white. Arrange the pieces as shown in the image, making sure the white queen<\/strong> is on a white square and the black queen<\/strong> is on a black square.<\/p>

The first rank<\/strong> (closest to each player) should be set up as follows: rook, knight, bishop, queen, king, bishop, knight, rook<\/strong>.
The second rank<\/strong> is filled with 8 pawns<\/strong>.<\/p><\/p>\n

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Pieces and Moves<\/h3>\n\n

Captured pieces must be removed from the board. Players can only capture one piece at a time. If a player has the opportunity to capture more than one piece on their turn, they should capture the strongest piece or the one that they consider represents the greatest threat to their game at that moment.<\/p>\n\n

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