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Book: https://bit.ly/ostatnibastion T-shirt: https://hobbywear.pl/ Today's episode is about a game that has recently gained popularity again, mainly thanks to the series The Queen's Gambit. How did the history of chess begin? Who came up with the term "checkmate", and who invented the chessboard as we know it today? Is it true that chess grandmasters are treated almost like rock stars? And what is... a chessbox? You will learn all this in today's episode. We invite you to watch! Sources: T. Czarnecki, Chess Jewels P. Wolff, Chess for Rookies, or Everything You Should Know About... W. Litmanowicz, New Chess Trivia and Curiosities Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1itOao3 Facebook: / historiabezcenzury PREVIOUS EPISODES: Lord of the Balls - Bolesław the Brave • Lord of the Balls - Bolesław the Brave. H... A fag on the throne - Stanisław August Poniatowski • A fag on the throne - Stanisław August Po... JP100% Józef Patriota - Prince Józef Poniatowski • JP100% - Józef Patriota. History without... A girl with character - Maria Skłodowska-Curie • A girl with character - Maria Skłod... A hero in French - Henryk Walezy • A girl with character - Maria Skłod...