Chess originated in india, so no.
I got this off of Google Translate: Chess in English is Schach in German
Chess is not common in Japan, but a chess variant known as Shogi is.
A turn in chess is known as a "Move" ~ see related link below for a list of chess terms .
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"
Bobby Fisher
The chess fork is usually used at least once in every chess game. There is not a known number.
"Chess" is primarily a noun, the name of a well known game. However, there is also a dessert called "Chess pie", in which "chess" could reasonably be considered an adjective.
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Mikhail Tal. Some Sacrifice videos get from 'cftchess'
Bruce Pandolfini is a renowned chess author known for writing instructional books on chess strategy and tactics. Some of his popular works include "Pandolfini's Endgame Course" and "Chess Openings: Traps and Zaps." He is also a well-known chess teacher and coach.
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