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Origins of Chess and the Names of Chess Pieces

You’d be surprised to know that the many pieces on your chess board have a very fascinating and complex history. Over the many years, the pieces on your chess board have taken many names as the game’s influence spread worldwide. In this article, you’ll see a glimpse of the game’s history and learn about the ...

Viena Abdon

A chess set.

The Great King of Chinese Characters

Kings ruled societies in ages past. Just a few centuries ago, a hundred thousand kings ruled a hundred thousand kingdoms on Earth. China, too, was a land of kings. The emperor was the supreme ruler, but not every period in history had an emperor. Those were the times dominated by kings and the great king symbol. ...

Emma Lu

Graphic of a golden crown, a bar of gold, and the Chinese character for 'king', 'wáng.'