History of development of chess
One of the oldest and most exciting games is chess. It is known in every corner of the globe, so there are dozens of its variations in the world. This is not just a game, because chess has long been a sport and art. Chess marking is used in almost all spheres of life, and the algorithm of the game is used for scientific purposes. They teach the ability to predict events, make the right decisions. Chess combines elements of art (in terms of chess composition), science and sports. As a sport, chess has a hierarchy of titles, a developed system of regular tournaments, national and international leagues. The international chess Federation (FIDE, FR. Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) is an international sports organization that promotes chess, as well as the organization of international competitions and tournaments. It unites national chess federations.