A brief history of chess – Alex Gendler
Trace the storied history of the game of chess, from its origins in 7th century India to the computer software we use today.
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The attacking infantry advances, their elephants already having broken the defensive line. The king tries to retreat, but the enemy flanks him from the rear. Escape is impossible. This isn’t a real war— nor is it just a game. Over the 1,500 years of its existence, chess has been known as a military strategy tool, a metaphor for human affairs and a measure of genius. Alex Gendler shares its history.
Lesson by Alex Gendler, directed by Remus & Kiki.
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European Chess vs Original (Indian) Chess
King: Emperor
Queen: Minister
Bishop: Camel
Knight: Horse
Rook: Elephant
Pawn: Soldier
who made these animations?
Chess lets you utilize your brain deeply.
"Chathuranga" my name has a meaning after all
The invention of chess is in India
Most overrated thing ever
"did you know that treadmill was designed as a torture device?"
Me: wait so it wasn't the the whole time?
shah mat means the king died lol not helpless
Tamerlan was playing a game of the gods lmao
2:32
They found chess pieces in the pyramids they have pharaohs on the walls of the pyramids playing chess
🙂
Motivated to play CHESS
Weiqi is nothing like Xiangqi. We have different types of chess games in China and Weiqi is one of a kind.
Chess is so balanced it hasn't got nerf or buffs since release.
Treadmill WAS a twisted, torture device?