The game of chess is typically said to be one of the oldest games of skill known to man. Originally the game is thought to have been played differently than today’s game; some historians date this game as early as the 2nd century AD, and its country of origin is thought to be China India India , Persia and China
Chess was introduced into Western Europe at an unknown date prior to 1000 AD. At some point during the Middle Ages (roughly from 500 – 1500 AD) there was a great deal of experimentation with the rules of the game. At that time there were demands for new rules to be applied so as to boost the pace of the game. Near the year 1500 there is evidence of a sudden reform in the rules, creating a game almost identical to chess as played today.
The social image of chess, prior to and during the nineteenth century was set to repel those not considered to be of the “refined” status. In other words chess was not for women nor was it for the young. During this time period, chess was considered a game exclusively for gentlemen and therefore was not played very much; suggesting, more or less, that “refined gentlemen” were few and far between during 1800's.
Throughout the last part of the twentieth century and beyond, the game of chess has become an admired game for all age groups, genders, and ethnicity's. There are tournaments and organizations in which members can play against citizens from all over the globe as well as being ranked on a worldwide scale. Today, there are informal chess clubs in many schools; chess computer games for those who can not find opponents; and chess is even played over the internet.
Chess is beyond doubt one of the most popular and enduring games ever; and is likely to remain so.
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