Played by Indians in the 6th century.
Here is Krishna and* Radha* playing:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8b/Radha-Krishna_chess.jpg
(obviously it’s a painting, this shows the actual board on which it was played)
Black/White squares were introduced in the 13th century by Europeans.
Anyways, not here to discuss the time line of chess. 
I found the video interesting, that’s all. No need to debate on this petty issue…