History of Chess: Origins and Evolution
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History of Chess: Origins and Evolution

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What was the earliest form of chess called?

  • Zere
  • Shah and Shamath
  • Chaturanga (correct)
  • Chatrance

    • Which piece in the earliest form of chess was the predecessor to the modern bishop?

  • Footmen
  • Elephant (correct)
  • Advisor
  • Chariot

    • In what region did chess spread from India and become known as chatrance?

  • Persia (correct)
  • Muslim society
  • India
  • Zere

    • What is the rule known as when the king is threatened in chess?

    <p>Check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rule did the Persians introduce to chess regarding the king's movement?

    <p>The king cannot be moved into or left in check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name of chess when it spread to Russia?

    <p>Shakmati</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the bishop piece originally represented as in the Indian game?

    <p>Elephant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which high-profile woman influenced the development of the queen's move in chess?

    <p>Eleanor of Aquitaine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change in European forms of chess gave the king the ability to shift with the rook in a move called castling?

    <p>Jumping on its first move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What played an important role in the spread of chess, especially through the publication of books analyzing and developing strategies?

    <p>The printing press</p> Signup and view all the answers

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