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Rook or Castle: Which Name Is It?
Before answering this, let's see a little context so you can understand better. The name ‘rook’ comes from the Persian word ‘rukh’, meaning chariot. Centuries ago, the rook piece was designed to look like a chariot. Over time, its shape evolved into the castle-like form we know today. The rook is also commonly called the…
What Is The Best Response To 1. d4 For Black?
So you're playing a game of chess and your opponent opens with 1. d4, looking to control the center of the board. Now what? As a chess player, the move your opponent makes immediately affects how you respond and the positions that develop from there. When facing d4, you have a few main options to…
What Is The Best Response To 1. e4 For Black?
Some of the most common replies to e4 are the Sicilian Defense, the French Defense, the Caro-Kann Defense, the Pirc Defense, the Alekhine defense and the Scandinavian Defense. We also have 1...e5 where we can get other openings such as Ruy Lopez, Italian Game, Scotch Game, Four Knights Opening, Bishop's Opening, etc. Each has these…
