Chess

The Galgotias University sports council embodies the motto, "Work hard in silence; let your success speak." To master the game of chess, we provide dedicated air-conditioned rooms equipped with projectors for studying chess theory and analyzing previous games using chess engines. The university supplies all necessary equipment, including chessboards, clocks, and chessmen. Galgotias University offers platforms for students to showcase their talents in chess, participating in inter-university and various competitive levels. Chess, known for its strategic complexity akin to monarchy and war scenarios, remains one of the toughest mind games.

Origin:

Chess originated in India during the sixth century AD, with potential links to Ancient China. Its golden era dawned in 1886 with the inaugural world chess championship.

Benefits:

The number of possible Knight’s tours exceeds 122 million.

Wilhelm Steinitz, the first World Champion, is often called the “father of modern chess”.

The longest theoretical chess game could last 5,949 moves.

The quickest checkmate possible, called 'Fool’s Mate' or 'Two-Move Checkmate', can be achieved in just two moves.

En-passant is a unique chess rule that can surprise less experienced players; understanding it is crucial to avoid surprises.

The term 'checkmate' originates from the Arabic word ‘shah mat’, meaning ‘the king is dead (helpless)' in English.