A 64-square uncheckered gaming board used in India as early as the 2nd century B.C. and borrowed for chess.
ECHESSPEDIA
Quotes of the Day
I’ve been playing chess professionally for 35 years! It’s a long time, and when people can still say that they enjoy my chess, that’s great.
Nigel Short 2016
I have often written that Karpov is like an iceberg. Well, Kasparov was the Titanic.
Alexander Roshal
The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake.
Savielly Tartakower
As a rule, pawn endings have a forced character, and they can be worked out conclusively.
Mark Dvoretsky
I think I like chess. That’s the main reason that I’m able to play at a reasonably high level – that I really love chess. Always have and always will (smiles). It’s the best game in the world!
Nigel Short 2016