The ancestror of the king. A piece used in Shatranj which moved like the king today.
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Quotes of the Day
It’s always more difficult to hold the title than to get it.
Vladimir Akopian 2012
When your house is on fire, you can’t be bothered with the neighbors. Or, as we say in chess, if your King is under attack, don’t worry about losing a pawn on the queenside.
Garry Kasparov
I think I like chess. That’s the main reason that I’m able to play at a reasonably high level – that I really love chess. Always have and always will (smiles). It’s the best game in the world!
Nigel Short 2016
Peter Svidler clearly needs to be more ambitious and take more risk. 12 draws out of 14 games, I mean, come on, that’s not a Champion’s attitude there!
Anish Giri
After the 2nd game I could have returned to Moscow. There was only one way I could have won this match.
Boris Spassky (1974)
