Chess is a competitive two player board game where the object is to checkmate your opponent's King. It is one of the world's most popular games dating back to the 6th century.
History
The first modern chess tournament was in London in 1851. Adolf Anderssen won the tournament, being named the leading chess master. The World Championship between 1921-1927 ended the German dominance of the game, when Jose Raul Capablanca from Cuba was undefeated for eight years. The Women's World Chess Championship was established in 1927, being one by master Vera Menchik.
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History
Game believed to have originated in India
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Modern version dates from the 15th century
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First modern tournament held in London in the year 1851
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1997
IBMs Deep Blue beats Garry Kasparov
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Current world champion
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Played by an estimated 605 million people worldwide
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The record for the most games played simultaneously is 326, belonging to American-Bulgarian Susan PolgarBBC: [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7904072.stm
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Current U.S. Champion
