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To: rfp1234
The crown is back in the country that invented the game.

Didn't Persia invent it?

18 posted on 12/12/2024 5:44:23 PM PST by nwrep
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To: nwrep

Unclear, the Persians probably inherited and perfected it.

They did invent the term “Shah Mat” (the King is dead), which became “checkmate”.


20 posted on 12/12/2024 5:48:12 PM PST by rfp1234 (E Porcibus Unum)
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