The pawns advance, the knights arrive on the flank, the queen bounds forward and the rook slides in behind the defenses to deliver the final blow. The attack cannot be stopped, the king cannot move and it is checkmate.
Chess is a game originally created in 7th century India, under the name “chaturanga.” But in the 11th century, the game spread to Persia, where it received its current name and jargon. Chess stemmed from “shah,” meaning king, and checkmate from “shah mat,” meaning “the king is helpless.”
Throughout its history, chess has been a benchmark of human brilliance, flair and artistry.