Chess originated from India in the 6th century and was introduced as chaturanga.
The number of possible moves is much greater than the electrons present in the universe.
Playing chess helps the human brain to develop thinking and creativity and also helps in improving memory
The longest game of chess ever played was in 1989 which lasted 20 hours with 269 moves attempted.
Fool's mate is the quickest way to checkmate your opponent in just two moves, two wrong moves by the opponent and it's a checkmate.
When the pawn reaches the opponent's end it can be promoted to other chess pieces.
In 1970 the Soyez-9 crew played a chess game for the first time in space.