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    Did you know that chess originated in ancient India and has more possible combinations than there are atoms in the universe? 

    Check out these 9 mind-blowing chess facts that even the most seasoned players will find surprising! 

    • Chess has been captivating minds since the 6th or 7th century A.D. in India. It’s a game of infinite complexity! 
    • “Checkmate” comes from an Arabic phrase meaning “the king is dead” – talk about a decisive victory! 
    • The queen used to be a humble piece called the ‘advisor’ until it gained power in 15th-century Europe. 

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    • Ever heard of chess boxing? It’s a thrilling hybrid sport that combines chess and boxing rounds. 
    • The longest chess game in history lasted a mind-boggling 269 moves and ended in a draw!
    • Can you imagine playing chess in outer space? Astronauts did it on June 9, 1970, and the game ended in a draw. 
    • In 2005, a human player defeated a top-performing computer program in a standard chess tournament! Man vs. Machine! 
    • A clever priest invented the folding chessboard to play discreetly despite religious restrictions. 
    • The year 1988 saw a computer program named DeepThought defeat an international grandmaster – a historic moment! 

    Join the celebration and test your chess skills today!  

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