What is a rook?
Q: What is a rook?
A: A rook is a piece in the board game of chess.
Q: What is the origin of the name "rook"?
A: The name "rook" comes from its name in the old Indo-Arabic game.
Q: How many rooks does each player start the game with?
A: Each player starts the game with two rooks.
Q: How is a rook abbreviated when recording games?
A: A rook is abbreviated to R when recording games.
Q: What is used to represent a rook when printed?
A: A figurine is used to represent a rook when printed.
Q: What is the Persian word for rook?
A: The Persian word for rook is "rokh".
Q: What is the history of chess?
A: The history of chess is the evolution of the game from its origins to the present day. The old Indo-Arabic game is believed to be the precursor to modern chess.
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