What are some amazing facts about chess?
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The longest official game of chess took place in 1989 that went on for 20 hours and included 269 moves. In a single game of chess, there are 400 possible moves after each move played. It is possible to checkmate your opponent in just two moves. Chess is a proven way to improve memory function.
read more The longest official game of chess took place in 1989 that went on for 20 hours and included 269 moves. In a single game of chess, there are 400 possible moves after each move played. It is possible tocheckmateyour opponent in just two moves. Chess is a proven way to improve memory function. read less
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The longest official game of chess took place in 1989 that went on for 20 hours and included 269 moves. In a single game of chess, there are 400 possible moves after each move played. It is possible to checkmate your opponent in just two moves. Chess is a proven way to improve memory function.
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