History of chess

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Please answer these questions in the body of your report about the history and popularity of the game of chess:

1) Although the exact history of the game of chess is not known, most researchers believe that the game originated in what country?

2) What century do most historians believe the game was invented?

3) The earliest chess pieces found dated back to what time period?

4) Has the game changed since it was invented?

5) What kind of a game is chess? (Is it a game of chance, a game of skill, or a combination of both?)

6) About how many people around the world play chess?

You are encouraged to include any additional information you want about the history of chess, what kind of a game it is, and the popularity of the game to make your report even more interesting to your readers.