The origins of chess go back to 6th-century India ... and the elephant was known as al-fil in Arabic, meaning "the elephant." In medieval Europe, where elephants were uncommon, the piece's ...

Chess is one of the world's most popular and ... "The modern word 'shatranj,' used in both Farsi and Arabic, derives clearly from the Sanskrit 'chaturanga,'" Regan said. "And that is 'chatur ...

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to ...