The Spread of Ancient Chess (2) 古代国际象棋的传播（2） by WIM Lan Yao As we mentioned last time, chess was spread through Europe in the Middle Ages, and it gained popularity among the secular society. However, at some point, chess was prohibited by the Church. If people were caught playing chess, they…
The Spread of Ancient Chess (1) 古代国际象棋的传播 by WIM Lan Yao The game of chess originated around 500 AD in India and was spread by the Arabs through the Middle East to Europe. The design of the chessmen and the chess rules reflected the influence of each local culture. 国际象棋起源于公元500年左右的印度，随后由阿拉伯人传播到了中东和欧洲。当时棋子的设计和下棋的规则与世界各地文化习俗息息相关。…
