Chess

Chaturanga is the ancient Indian four-division army game from about the 7th century CE that led to chess; a historical-rules version could showcase it.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Armenia, Azerbaijan, India.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Crossroads and Golden Ages (about 500 to 1500), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Persia, Caucasus and Central Asia.