# A brief history of chess

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: Alex Gendler
- Year: 2019
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Computer science, History, Teaching and learning
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_gendler_a_brief_history_of_chess)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

The attacking infantry advances, their elephants already having broken the defensive line. The king tries to retreat, but the enemy flanks him from the rear. Escape is impossible. This isn't a real war— nor is it just a game. Over the 1,500 years of its existence, chess has been known as a military strategy tool, a metaphor for human affairs and a measure of genius. Alex Gendler shares its history. \[Directed by Remus & Kiki, narrated by Adrian Dannatt, music by Stephen LaRosa\].

## Lectures

1. [A brief history of chess](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/alex_gendler_a_brief_history_of_chess/290bd3c50450), 6 min (TED's player)