Chess is believed to have originated in India sometime before the 7th century, being derived from the Indian game chaturanga, which is also the likely ancestor of the Eastern strategy games xiangqi, janggi, and shogi.
Chess is believed to have originated in India sometime before the 7th century, being derived from the Indian game chaturanga. The Indian game chaturanga is also the likely ancestor of the Eastern strategy games xiangqi. The Indian game chaturanga is also the likely ancestor of janggi. The Indian game chaturanga is also the likely ancestor of shogi.