How medieval chess created a space in which players – regardless of race – could engage as equals

My research shows that chess created a space in which players – regardless of their skin colour – could engage as equals.
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Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to find a ...