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Two theories are current as to its origin; one of them claiming it to be a simplified Chess, the other explaining it as the result of transferring the Spanish game Alquerque de doze to the Chess board.
Chess and Checkers : the Way to Mastership Edward Lasker 1933
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Checkers can be traced back to Alquerque, a game that first appeared in 1283
CNN.com 2010
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Checkers can be traced back to Alquerque, a game that first appeared in 1283
CNN.com 2010
fbharjo commented on the word Alquerque
checkers can be traced back to this board game.
July 31, 2011
bilby commented on the word Alquerque
Qirkat.
August 1, 2011
rolig commented on the word Alquerque
Queer cat?
August 1, 2011
fbharjo commented on the word Alquerque
Alquerque
August 1, 2011