Telegraph Chess: A 19th Century Tech Marvel - IEEE Spectrum

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Telegraph Chess: A 19th Century Tech Marvel - IEEE Spectrum

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In 1844, Chess Was Already Online

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Chess went electric in 1844 with a telegraph match between Washington and Baltimore. How did this game shape the future of chess and technology?

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