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From it's introduction in Egypt in 620 A.D., chess has taken on a big role
in Africa's culture. Chess is found widely in African art. Take a look
at these chess stamps from Africa, a testament to how deeply rooted chess
is in African society. A game similar to chess, draughts, was played in
Egypt as far back as 1660 B.C.
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