![]() Queen- Lazieri (just means chess queen, but I believe it comes from a Persian word meaning something like “adviser”) or Dedopali (queen) Knight- Mkhedari (warrior) or Tskheni (horse) Rook- Etli (chariot, although in modern language means wheelchair) or Koshki (tower) Pawn- Paiki (now only means chess pawn, but I believe it’s an old word for messenger) Georgian: there are official names but a lot of people just use some colloquial words, I write those second if they exist: ![]() People always name things based on what they are familiar with. It's kinda like how we call onions as "western scallions", while westerners call onions as onion and scallions as green onions. Soldiers can "promote" when they cross the middle of the board (called the river) and be able to also move horizontally one square.Ĭastling is called 王车易位, which is just a literal translation of the king and rook moving.īonus, in Chinese, chess is called 国际象棋, meaning "international elephant chess". Pawn structure is not a concept in Xiangqi as they're all isolated. The piece in Xiangqi can move one square at a time, but also capture that way instead of diagonally. There is an equivalent as the general/marshal in Xiangqi, but in Xiangqi, generals have more restricted movement, and a stalemate is considered a win for the side that causes it. ![]() There is no equivalent piece in Xiangqi, so this is just the translation for queen. In Xiangqi, the elephant (or 相, minister, for Red side) moves diagonally, but only on your own side, and must move a set distance of two squares' diagonals at a time. Xiangqi is 象棋, which is why you can call it elephant chess sometimes. Always one square forward and then one square diagonally.īishop = 象, meaning elephant. So I never thought of the knight in chess as moving in an L shape. This means the move path matters, as it can be blocked. Almost the same piece in Xiangqi, except horses cannot jump over other pieces. (btw, it's pronounced differently from usual.) The equivalent in Xiangqi is identical. Please continue to give us your feedback and suggestions on how we can help make /r/chess better for everyone.Ĭhinese, pieces are named after the similar pieces in Xiangqi (Chinese chess) if they exist. Use the message the moderators link if your posts or comments don't appear, or for help with any administrative matters. Twitter/Facebook posts must contain a direct link to the tweet/post, and include the author's nameĬhess Spoiler format for problem answers etc., Instructions for /r/chess PGN addon ( Chrome, Firefox)ĭon’t engage in abusive, discriminatory, or bigoted behavior.ĭon't ask for advice about ongoing games.ĭo not use /r/chess exclusively to promote your own content. News Puzzles Games Strategy Twitch Other Resources
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