Chess History

Chess may have originated before 600 AD in what is now Northern India. These sites investigate the history of chess up to recent times:

• La Mecca Chess Enyclopedia ("Chess Mecca , a searchable encyclopedia)
• Chess Archaeology
• Mark Weeks World Championships
• US Chess History
• Chess Hall of Fame - United States Chess Federation
• Jeff Sonas' Chess Metrics
• Ken Whyld Association