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The
game of chess is thought to have originated in what is now
northern India or Afganistan sometime before 6OO AD: the
oldest written references to chess date from then, but there
are unverified claims that chess existed as early as 100
AD. Interest in chess followed early trade routes out of
India. One variation of chess (called Shogi) is now popular
in Japan; another variation is played in China. Many local
variations in chess rules persist even today in isolated
rural areas, for example in India. The variation familiar
to Europeans and Americans travelled through Iran (Persia)
to the main commercial centers of Italy and Spain by about
1000 AD. By 1100-1200 AD, the game became known in central
Europe, and was well-established across all of Europe by
1400 AD, with the game rules which we use today. Russia's
dominance of chess is recent, dating from the communist
revolution of 1917, after which government schools for talented
chess players were established. The modern design of chess
pieces, such as those shown on this page, bear the name
Staunton, who was an English master in the mid-1800s. Chess
pieces made in the Staunton style are now used in all tournaments
worldwide. SAC is a British manufacturer of high-quality
chess sets, and we are pleased to offer their range of traditional
wooden chess pieces. Please note: We sell our chess boards seperately - for advice on choosing an appropriate board, call us now on UK freephone 0800 01 888844. |
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- Hand finished by craftsmen using the best materials
- Chess-pieces individually weighted
- Attractive box included
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