LIFE
Locals become chess masters in eastern Turkey
10:29 December 02, 2019 AA
Located 75 miles (120 kilometers) off Van province and surrounded by colossal mountains, Bahcesaray district goes through harsh winter conditions leaving people trapped indoor, which might sound like a downer for many, but the locals there see this as an opportunity to battle on chess board.The history of chess in the district goes back centuries when one of the scholars of a madrasah introduced the ancient game to the locals.