Google Doodle celebrates Chess as World Chess Championship starts today

Google Doodle celebrates Chess, marking the beginning of the FIDE World Championship 2024 final. The timeless game is played between two players on a board of 64 black and white squares.

The game is said to have originated in the sixth century in India and significantly evolved by the 15th century, leading to the first international competition that took place in 1851.

Chess has been growing since then adding new variations, like speed chess and timed matches, to the classic pastime.