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Chess
Questions about the game of Chess. Electronic versions of chess may be asked about here, as a second category, but would be more appropriately placed in a Video Games category.
2,793 Questions
What skills are develop if you play chess?
Analytical skills and memory. It also has the ability to enhance the speed in thinking and increases the brain fluid (Associated with Intelligence).
It was found out in a research that when a player first start playing chess they primarily uses their analytical skills. When the player reaches the intermediate stage to the advance stages...he or she will start to utilize the long term memory and visual skills.
Playing chess had been proven to slow down dementia and brain related disorder too.
What was the Elo rating system originally devised for?
Mathematician Arpad Elo developed his rating system for the game of chess.
When a queen is brought back on to the board where does it go?
When a pawn is promoted to Queen , or any other piece besides the King , the square upon which the pawn was promoted is where the Queen will be placed .
How many moves does the king have in chess when is the last piece?
The king move the same regardless of the number of pieces.
How do you get checkmate with two bishops only in chess?
What does queen piece in chess symbolize?
A queen represents the most powerful piece in a game of chess. Although, it's not as important as the king, as you can still continue the game after it has been captured.
The queen is usually represented by a linear wooden figure with a majestic crown placed atop of it.
Is it possible to win a chess game with a Castle and a King?
It's possible to win a chess game with any set or number of pieces
When was Chinese chess invented?
No
- It is narrated that it was invented by the Indians
- The history of chess spans some 1500 years.
- The earliest predecessor of the game probably originated in India, before the 6th century AD.
- From India, the game spread to Persia.
- When the Arabs conquered Persia, chess was taken up by the Muslim world and subsequently spread to Southern Europe.
- In Europe, chess evolved into roughly its current form in the 15th century.
Can a bishop take 2 pieces in one move in chess?
No, each chess piece can only take one in a single movement.
Can a pawn jump 2 spaces in chess?
On a pawn's first move from its starting square, it may be moved either one or two spaces forward, providing there are no other pieces occupying either the square it reaches or the one it passes over.
Pawns attack forward on the diagonal, so if it moves two spaces, it may "pass over" a space attacked by another pawn. If it does so, the opponent's pawn may capture it as if it had moved only one square, but only on that following move, never later. This is called a capture en passant or "in passing." The attacking pawn takes the pawn's pace on the first square, not the second.
What are the best foods to eat before a football game and when should they be eaten?
Depends on person but something high in carbohydrates for energy is good. Example: Pasta
And you should probably eat between one and one and half hours beforehand. After that, just light fluids.
Assuming you're talking about en passant in chess I'll explain. Say you haven't moved a pawn and there is another pawn threatening the space one up from your pawn. Suppose you move your pawn two spaces up taking it out of harms way of your opponents pawn. En passant is when they move to the space that you would've moved to if you'd only moved the pawn up one . They take you piece and take the space you would've moved to. This move only works with pawns.
Where was the oldest chess set discovered?
The oldest chess piece in the world is believed to have been found in Butrint, Albania it appears to have been manufacture around AD 465 and is thought to be a king. The oldest known set is the Lewis chessmen set that appear to be from the 12 Century and come from the Isle of Lewis.
Is chess a sport and if so how is it one?
I would say no. According to The Free Dictionary, the definition of sport is: "Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively." Chess is governed by a set of rules. Chess is competitive. But there is no physical activity involved in playing chess. Therefore, chess is not a sport. Same with darts and poker. There is no physical activity with these games, therefore, they are not sports.
However, the IOC who governs the Olympics considers chess to be a sport.
Who are the top ten players in chess?
1. Garry Kasparov 2. Casablanca 3. Ruy Lopez 4. Bernstein 5. Robert Fischer 6. Borris Spassky 7. Vishy Anand 8. Vladimir Kramnik 9. Veselin Topolov 10. Anatoly Karpov
That is just a list of some professional players who are considered to be the best in the world. The list is always changing and it is very hard to keep track of the order. The only way is to look at their FIDE ratings everytime there is a tournament that affects the rating.
How do you start the game of chess?
Shogi is a chess-style game. Both players take it in turns to move one of their pieces on the board. Each piece moves in a unique way. Pieces are captured my moving on to them. A captured piece can be dropped onto any square on the board later on. You can promote some pieces by moving into your opponent's camp.
The objective is to surround and capture your opponent's king. There are many tactical and strategic factors which determine the difference between a win and a loss.
More information is available in English on HIDETCHI's Shogi Videos on YouTube.
No, a player gets only one move at a time. Once the player moves the pawn to the back rank, the pawn is promoted to any piece the player chooses. Then it is the other player's move. Thus it is possible to checkmate the other king immediately upon the pawn's promotion.
What order on the board do chess pieces go?
With the board in the correct position (the left corner square on the near side for each player should be black, the right should be white), the order is: Rook, Knight, Bishop, Royalty (for white, the Queen goes on the left, the king on the right; vice versa for black), Bishop, Knight, Rook. The second row is entirely made up of pawns.
What is the easiest and quickest way to beat an opponent in chess?
This depends on your opponent. If he makes a big mistake you can win very quickly.
And it depends how strong you play chess yourself of course.
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Try hiding dice with sides of the same number if you make dices. Otherwise, hide them. Use loaded dice.
Note: It is best not to cheat. It is a form of stealing, when gambling is involved. And there can be severe consequences if you are caught.
What are the points for chess pieces?
The Pawn = 1 point , Knight = 3 points , Bishop = 3 points , Rook = 5 points , Queen = 8 points . The King is not assigned a point value since it's capture , the point of the game , is invaluable .
Is it possible to win a game of chess with just a castle and a king?
It is impossible to win, as your king can never checkmate another king alone. You will either draw or lose. Draws occur from insuficcient material and stalemate. Losses occur when the opponent checkmates you.
Who received the chess set for Christmas in theRules of the Game by Amy Tan book?
In the Amy Tan book Rules of the Game, the character of Vincent Jong receives a chess set for Christmas. Vincent's sister Waverly took to the game immediately instead.
What are the four opening principles in chess?
1. Control or contest the centre of the board.
2. Develop pieces to their optimal squares, beginning with the minor pieces.
3. Safeguard the king, usually by castling.
Is it possible to checkmate someone with just a knight?
No. A Knight with only a king cannot checkmate the other King, even if that King has no other pieces. Under the official rules of chess when a game comes down to one player having only a King and the other player having only a King and a Knight, the game is automatically a draw. The same goes for a King and a Bishop against a lone King. This is why the Knight and Bishop are referred to as "minor pieces" while the Queen and Rook are "major pieces." A King and Queen or a King and Rook are able to checkmate a lone King.
