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Prior to being called the queen it was known as the "minister". In polish it is the "Hetman" (a military/political office), in shatranj it is the vizier (though in shatrang the piece is weaker). The basic idea behind the piece is that it is the kings adviser/right-hand: The "adviser" can use any of the kings powers, but it is not weighed down by the responsibilities of running a kingdom. This is also why the queen/minister has the same movement as the king but in a greater magnitude.
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On what side does the queen go in chess?
The queen goes on the player's own color side in chess.
In chess is their a queen or a minister?
In the game of chess there is a chess piece called the Queen.
Which piece is the queen in chess?
The queen is the most powerful piece in chess.
Is the king or queen taller in chess?
In chess, the queen is taller than the king.
Can the king eat the queen in chess?
No, the king cannot eat the queen in chess.
Can the king take the queen in chess?
No, in chess, the king cannot take the queen.
How are the king and queen positioned in the chess set up?
In a standard chess setup, the king is positioned on the square of the same color as the player's pieces, while the queen is placed on the square of the opposite color.
Can the king take the queen in a game of chess?
Yes, in the game of chess, the king can capture the queen if the queen is in a position to be taken.
Can the king attack the queen in chess?
Yes, in chess, the king can attack the queen if the queen is within the king's range of movement.
Is it possible to castle on the queen side in chess?
Yes, it is possible to castle on the queen side in chess.
Is the queen taller than the king in chess?
Yes, in chess, the queen is taller than the king.
What is the queen's point value in a game of chess?
In a game of chess, the queen is worth 9 points.
