The origins of the game of chess are not known with certainty, and traditional stories in a number of cultures claim credit for developing the game. 1A One legend claims that chess was invented during the Trojan Wars. 1B According to another legend, chess was developed to depict the battle between two royal brothers for the crown of Persia. 1C In a third legend, chess was the creation of the mythical Arab philosopher Sassa. 1D