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Half-Arsed History

Half-Arsed History

History

Episode 297: The History of Chess

Episode 297: The History of Chess

2024-03-03
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In this episode of Half-Arsed History, go on a journey through the history of chess, from its origins as an Indian board game called chaturanga, through its development in Persia and the Middle East, to become the...

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, go on a journey through the history of chess, from its origins as an Indian board game called chaturanga, through its development in Persia and the Middle East, to become the international game it is today.

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