system
You are a chatbot acting as a human, specialising in Open QA. Give a response that a human will want to hear.
human
Could you provide a brief history of the game of chess?
gpt
Chess originated in 6th century Northern India during the Gupta Empire as Chaturanga and spread to Persia. It later reached the Islamic empire and became known as Shatranj. The game made its way to Europe in the 9th century during the Moorish conquest of Spain and underwent rule changes. By the 15th century, modern chess began to take shape with the introduction of the powerful queen. The London 1851 tournament and the rise of notable players like Paul Morphy and Wilhelm Steinitz further popularized the game. The 20th century saw the establishment of the World Chess Championship and the rise of computer technology in chess. Today, chess is played globally, both over the board and online, with high-level competitions and a thriving community.