Which great immortal invented Chinese chess?

The inventor of Chinese chess has not yet been determined. There are several theories about its origin

There are many theories about the origin of chess:

1. Origin Shennong in the legendary era. Nian Chang, a monk from the Yuan Dynasty, said in "Buddha's Chronicles": "Shennong used the sun, moon and stars as images, and the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty used chariots, horses, soldiers, soldiers and cannons as machines."

2. The Yellow Emperor originated from the legendary era. Huang Bu of the Northern Song Dynasty said in "Guangxiang Opera Style Preface": "The elephant plays the soldier's play. In the Yellow Emperor's battle, the fierce beasts were driven into the formation. The elephant is the hero of the beast. Therefore, the soldier's play is named after the elephant play."

3. It originated when King Wu of Zhou conquered Zhou. "The Five Miscellaneous Groups" written by Zhaozhe and Zhejiang in the Ming Dynasty says: "Xiang Opera is said to have been created when Zhou Wu was conquering Zhou. Even if this is not the case, it is also attributed to the military strategists of the Warring States period, which was responsible for the heavy chariot warfare at that time."

4. Originated from the Warring States Period. "Qianqueju Leishu" records: "The Yongmen Zhou Dynasty said to Lord Mengchang: 'If you move to Yanju, you will play chess, which is also a matter of the Warring States Period.' In addition to the use of troops in the Warring States Period, people at that time used war elephants as chess positions."

5. It originated in the Shun period. It is said that Shun’s half-brother was named Xiang. Xiang was lazy and playful, and he invented chess.