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HISTORY OF CHESS

  • Chess started in India as Chaturanga, then spread to Persia and Europe

  • First official champion: Wilhelm Steinitz

  • Famous champions include Emanuel Lasker, José Raúl Capablanca, Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, and Magnus Carlsen

  • Best ever: Usually Garry Kasparov or Magnus Carlsen

  • Current World Champion: GUKESH DOMMARAJU

  • Strongest active player: Magnus Carlsen

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