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A Rook is sometimes called a tower or castle by amateurs of the game.
Another word for the game of Chess is Ashtapada meaning "eight steps". The name was given from the holy saint, Sissa, who was given credit for the invention of the game.
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How is chess related to knights and castles?
Both knights and castles (or more commonly known as rooks) are related to chess in the way that they are pieces in a chess game. The knight is usually represented by a carved wooden horse and the rook is represented by tower.
What do the rooks from chess look like?
Rooks are also referred to and resemble "castles".
What are Components of chess?
The components of Chess are the game board and the pieces. There are 6 different kinds of pieces: the king, the queen, the knights, the bishops, the rooks(castles), and the pawns.
4 C in a C S?
4 corners in a square
What did the people do in the castles in the medieval times?
Eat the castle walls, as they were made of unleavened bread and so would go off otherwise.
What is chess in Japanese?
Chess is not common in Japan, but a chess variant known as Shogi is.
How do you get chess on your computer?
click on games on the desktop otherwise it is impossible
Can castles take out a piece in the next square on chess?
Yes, as long as it doesn't violate the horizontal/vertical move restriction.
What is a chess turn called?
A turn in chess is known as a "Move" ~ see related link below for a list of chess terms .
Who ninvented the chess?
Who Invented Chess? The inventer of chess is unknown but we do know that it was invented in the 6th century. When chess was invented it was known as "chaturaṅga" which means "Four Divisions"
What are all castles in Ghana?
The country of Ghana is located on AfricaÍs West Coast. There are over thirty castles or forts as they are also known as, in Ghana. Some of the more known castles are Cape Cod Castle and Elmina Castle.
Who is known as chess king?
Bobby Fisher
