Chess

Class Work/Grade 5 Blue
Being a Writer
Re-arrange the following paragraphs to create a well-structured essay. Use the
words in brackets to fill in the blanks.
The History of Chess

(daily – originated – popular – championships)
Chess is perhaps the most ………………. and treasured board game in the world.
Millions of people play it ……………., and millions of dollars of sponsorship go into
the world ………………………….. of chess. It seems be getting even more popular as
the years roll on. But how much do we know of its history, and where the royal
game came from? This special game …………………… in India in the 6th century—but
that is just the start of learning the beginnings of chess.
(referred – region – legend – elements)

There are many …………….. surrounding the origin of chess, and also the rules of the
game have transformed so much during its about 1500 years of history, that it is
difficult to trace exactly when “chess” came into being as we know it. In each
………………., chess took on different rules, pieces, boards, and such. However,
according to Chess.com, “Today we know that chess originated from the Gupta
Empire (600CE), of India. The pieces come from the primary military ………………… of
that time: the infantry, the elephants, the cavalry and the chariots” (“History of
Chess: The Basics”). Some experts have claimed the game could have originated in
China, but these assessments are in the minority. In India, the game was
……………….. to as Chaturanga, and has been mentioned in Persian manuscripts.
(unlike – conquered – adopted –evolved)
From India, chess traveled to Persia. As stated from Medium.com, “In 7th Century
AD it was …………………. as Satranj in Sassanid Persia. Several variations of chess
………………….. in Persia” (Naval, Saini). The queen and bishop had limited
movement at this time, ………………. the wide movement it has now. According to
Ancientchess.com, “The form of chess which finally arrived in Europe was already
being played in Persia some 1,350 years ago, when that area of the world was
…………………. by Muslim armies in the mid-7th century.
(techniques – migration – eventually – widespread)

The game became very popular in the Muslim world, and it was carried back,
throughout Islam, across North Africa and …………………….. into Europe” (“Chess
History”). So, the Muslim world was responsible for the greater ……………………. of
the game. Also, in Persia, the first recognizable chess pieces began to emerge that
are similar to our modern ones. In addition, before chess became ……………………..
in Europe, it was brought to Spain and Sicily through the Moors, who were Muslim
inhabitants in those areas. This was around 800 AD. Another big event was that by
900 AD, Muslim chess players were writing books on the ……………………. of chess.
This can be said to be the first writings on chess theory (Murray, H. J. R).
(pastime – exciting – stable – culture – wildlife)

Though our international chess game has many variants in many countries, the
most popular one played today around the world started to become a ………………..
in Europe around 1000 AD. According to Ancientchess.com, “…the chess which
came to Europe from Asia, passing from one ……………….. to another, remained
virtually unchanged for almost a millennium. Even as pieces changed shape and
identity, the rules of the game remained remarkably ……………………. . The first
known printed occurrence of the new rules is dated 1497 — but that manuscript
seems to indicate that the new game was already generally known” (“Chess
History”). Chess spread like a …………………… throughout Europe after the rules had
been changed so that the queen and bishop had greater mobility, and was even
called “mad queen chess” and other variations on this title. With the newfound
speed of chess, the game become more ………………….. and nuanced. This was the
start of our modern chess, and it seems the popularity and growth of chess has not
stopped since (Naval, Saini).
(multiple – changed – thrilling)

Chess is a game of about 1,500 years that originated in India, traveled to Persia,
and through Muslim influence, spread throughout Europe. In that progression, its
rules have drastically ……………………, and its pieces have also transformed. There
are still several variations of chess in ………………….. countries, like China, Japan,
Korea, and more. However, the international chess we play today was developed
in Europe by giving the queen and bishop greater power—making the game more
……………………, and at the same time, subtle.

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Class Work/Grade 5 Blue

The History of Chess

(referred – region – legend – elements)

(techniques – migration – eventually – widespread)

(pastime – exciting – stable – culture – wildlife)

(multiple – changed – thrilling)

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