who was the first person to invent chess

Chess was invented by John Chess (inventor of chess) in 2004.

the more interesting questions is: who was the second person to invent chess?

@glbert said in #12:

the more interesting questions is: who was the second person to invent chess?
Not possible.

Note the subject question did not end in a question make, so I must assume it was not a question.
Can you prove that Mr or Mrs Who ... was the first person to invent chess? @kkalex

Please help reduce the spread of misinformation.

I don't think I can order it, but then how did chess come about?

A World of Chess
"... The authors take issue with Murray’s Indian origins model; however, they are also prone to using equivocal phrases such as 'it is possible,' 'with scant evidence,' and 'may have been.' With regard to the true origin of chess, they state 'we can only assume that the cradle of chess and its primordial history still lie hidden somewhere in Asia,' but that 'the exact birth of the royal game remains clouded in mystery.' ..."
https://chesscafe.com/book-reviews/a-world-of-chess/
https://www.amazon.com/World-Chess-Development-Variations-Civilizations/dp/0786494271?asin=0786494271&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1