10 Questions
What was the earliest form of chess called?
Chaturanga
Which piece in the earliest form of chess was the predecessor to the modern bishop?
Elephant
In what region did chess spread from India and become known as chatrance?
Persia
What is the rule known as when the king is threatened in chess?
Check
What rule did the Persians introduce to chess regarding the king's movement?
The king cannot be moved into or left in check
What was the original name of chess when it spread to Russia?
Shakmati
What was the bishop piece originally represented as in the Indian game?
Elephant
Which high-profile woman influenced the development of the queen's move in chess?
Eleanor of Aquitaine
What change in European forms of chess gave the king the ability to shift with the rook in a move called castling?
Jumping on its first move
What played an important role in the spread of chess, especially through the publication of books analyzing and developing strategies?
The printing press
Test your knowledge about the origins and evolution of the ancient game of chess, including the early form of chaturanga and its significance in the game's history.
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