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The Persian Origins of 'Checkmate'

Created by @annehosaini

Explore the fascinating etymology of 'checkmate' from Persian 'shah mat,' meaning 'the king is dead,' tracing chess's journey from ancient India through Persia to Europe, revealing how language captures the game's deadly drama.

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