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Chess is a challenging board game having ancient origins. Chess originated in [[India]], in a game called Shaturanga. The earliest extant description of the game is contained in the [[Bhavishya Purana]], which dates from A.D. 300 to A.D. 600.

'''Chess''' is a board game for two players, and is generally considered the most popular game in the world.<ref>[http://50.lycos.com/082902.asp Equally Popular:Board Games], ''Lycos''</ref> Chess has it's roots in [[India]], where locals played a game called Shaturanga. The earliest extant description of the game is contained in the [[Bhavishya Purana]], which dates from A.D. 300 to A.D. 600. [[European]] travelers visited India in the 15th century, and brought back knowledge of the game, and modern chess was developed in southern Europe.  

Shaturanga used [[dice]], but [[Hinduism]] bans gambling.  As a result, the game of chess developed free from any dice or chance.

Shaturanga used [[dice]], but [[Hinduism]] bans gambling.  As a result, the game of chess developed free from any dice or chance.