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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