With this episode, it goes over the version of chess that is known as courier chess and was popular in Europe, especially that of Germany, from the 12th through 18th Centuries. In this version o chess, it introduces the courier, where it gets its name, the sage, and the jester. So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

Credits

Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

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With this episode, it goes over the version of chess that is known as shatranj. This version originated from the Persian Empire before the Muslim Invasion of the land during the 7th Century CE. And as the Muslims expanded outward from Persia, it brought this version of chess with them. So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

Credits

Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

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With this episode, it goes over some variants that exist for chaturaji. But if you're aware of additional variants, then feel free to share it with us. And if we get enough suggestions, then we might do a part two to this episode. So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

Credits

Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

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With this episode, it goes over the variant of chess that is known as chaturaji which has its origins found in India. In addition to this, instead of it being a two-player version of chess, it is a four-player version of chess with the players having the possibility of playing in teams. So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

Credits

Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

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With this episode, it goes over the Indian version of chess that goes by the name of Chaturanga. With Chaturanga, it is seen as the progenitor of all other forms of chess. Although there is a fair amount of parallels to that of chess, it does have its own flair to it as well. So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

Credits

Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

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With this episode, it goes over the means of playing chess for those who are blind or visually impaired. This episode goes over the modifications that are made in order to allow said players to actually play the game, despite their disability. So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

Credits

Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

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With this episode, it goes over just a few variants of Western chess and how to go about playing them. This includes "Rapid Chess," "Blitz Chess," and "Chess960."

Credits

Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

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With this episode, it goes over the competitive rules that exist for that of chess. And though we used the rules setup by the International Chess Federation as the primarily source of information, we pulled from other sources as well. With that said, make sure you know which rules are in place whenever you signup for a given chess competition.

Credits

Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor, ElevenLabs: Jack, ElevenLabs: Hades

Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

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