Chess: The transformation of the queen

Originating from the ancient Indian war strategy game called Chaturanga, the game of Chess had pieces resembling kings, queens, infantry, cavalry, chariots and elephants moving in diverse patterns on the square chessboard. The early version also had an element of chance, which was elimin...

The 13th-century Dominican friar Jacobus de Cessolis described the ways each chess piece contributes to a harmonious social order.

• He distinguished paws by trade and connected each to its royal partner.
• The first pawn is a farmer and tied to the castle because he provides ...

• This game of pure chance was one of the earliest commercially made board games.
• First referenced in Spain back in the 16th century, the game had beautiful themes, along with colourful illustrations and designs.
• The players had to roll the dice and send their respective p...