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What was the first type of chess game played?
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The first known type of chess game was played in India around 500 BC. It involved two players, each with 16 pieces. Each player's pieces were divided into four groups of four pieces each. These groups were called "vanguards" and "guards". The vanguards were the most powerful pieces, and could move any number of squares on their own. The guards could only move one square at a time.