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Chess is one of
the world's most popular games; it has been described not only as a
game but also as an art and a science. Chess is sometimes seen as an
abstract war-game; as a "mental martial art", and teaching chess has
been advocated as a way of enhancing mental prowess. Chess is played
both recreationally and competitively in clubs, tournaments and
online.
- Chess or
shatranj has its origins in India.
- The most
popular player xiangqi in China,
shogi
in Japan,
janggi in
Korea,
and makruk in
Thailand.
- The game
described in this article is sometimes known as Western Chess
or International Chess to distinguish it from other
variants.
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