The game of Chess is made up of two sets of 16 pieces, including one king,
one queen, two bishops, two knights, two rooks, and eight pawns. All of
the 16 pieces have specific positions on the chess board. The chess pieces
themselves come in a variety of different styles and designs and the names
of each piece did not traditionally start out as the names we use today.
Chess pieces come in a variety of different materials and of course vary
in prices. Often choosing the chess pieces for yourself when setting up
your own board can be a very difficult task with so many options being on
offer. There are traditional offerings as well as novelty pieces all of
which are incredible to look at but the choice comes down to a personal
one. The game of chess itself is well known throughout the world and most
people who see a chess board have an idea what it is and in many cases
they will be able to tell you the names of some of the chess pieces.
Usually easily established chess pieces by most are The King, Queen and
Pawn. However there are many who are not always sure on the names of the
Bishop, Knight and Rook. Many will also not be aware of the special rules
and moves of each individual chess piece. What is more unusual is that
avid chess players often have no idea why those pieces are named the way
they have. The game of chess is said to have been conceived in India and
all the chess pieces were all based on elements of war. Those elements
being infantry, cavalry, elephants and chariots all represented by the
pieces such as with the Pawns, Knights, Bishops, and Rooks. Originally The
King was referred to as the General and it was not until the game made its
way to Europe that the pieces were redesigned with a more court like
design rather than that of a military one and The General changed his name
to The King. A theory regarding the story behind the design of some of the
current chess pieces are as follows: Pawns - First line of defense and
represented the peasants from a court. Considered expendable as the game
was built around protection of the court. It is said that during the phase
of medieval chess the pawns were generally named relating to peasants
occupations. This did not alter the use of the pawn only provided a more
interesting story to go along with the game itself. Rooks – Symbolic of
the chariot. It is said that Persian war chariots were often armored with
fortified stone work hence the look of a mobile building. Eventually these
were redesigned to the look of a turret and the modern Rook. Knights –
Knights are usually designed as horses and that was their history in the
game. Bishops - Bishops are generally given a tall hat much like a
Bishop's hence the name Bishop. The King & The Queen – Most often depicted
with a royal crowns. Chess players will buy chess pieces as collection
items with a versatile use as well as for actual play of the game. However
you will often find in modern and even retro interior decoration themes
that a chess board and chess pieces are used as designer objects rather
than for the practical use. Many find beauty in the look of the board and
pieces and even though they are missing the most important aspect of play
itself there is no reason that everyone should not get benefit, in
whatever form, from the board and chess pieces themselves. Whatever your
reason for having your own chess set, there are so many different
variations in material and design that there are almost limitless choices
for your board and chess pieces today.
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