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Where did the Word "Chess" Come From?

In French the bishop is a "Fou" which is like a court jester, while in Dutch and German the bishop is a "Loper" or "Laufer" which means runner.

In Spanish "chess" is different. It's called "Ajedrez" which comes from chaturanga to chatranj to ajedrez.

In French the bishop is a "Fou" which is like a court jester, while in Dutch and German the bishop is a "Loper" or "Laufer" which means runner. In Spanish "chess" is different. It's called "Ajedrez" which comes from chaturanga to chatranj to ajedrez.

I did not know the origin of the French words.
I was told that in Hungarian, bishop is also "runner."
Interesting about Spanish--I knew that German and Hungarian have chess as "Shach" and "Sakk" which is from Shah. It is a fascinating subject to cover chess terms in other languages, even though I only covered English in this blog.

I did not know the origin of the French words. I was told that in Hungarian, bishop is also "runner." Interesting about Spanish--I knew that German and Hungarian have chess as "Shach" and "Sakk" which is from Shah. It is a fascinating subject to cover chess terms in other languages, even though I only covered English in this blog.

I am creating my first blog post. Any tips?

I am creating my first blog post. Any tips?

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Hi @Lokisai Glad to hear that! I wrote a blog a few weeks ago about the most important things imo, you can find it here: https://adjva4.dpdns.org/@/ebk1976/blog/views-or-value/7EoJwZXo Besides the tips listed above, just don't be too scared to put your ideas out there! Lichess also has a great article: https://adjva4.dpdns.org/page/blog-tips#:~:text=With%20these%20few%20simple%20rules%2C%20you%20will%20learn,them%20Heading%203%20smaller%20title%21%20Keep%20it%20simple. If you've read these, you should be ready to go! Just don't expect your first blog to blow up. For me, it was my 5th blog that really blew out of the water. Good luck!

In Persian, the Queen is called Wazier/Vizier which would translate to (Prime) Minister. I wonder what has caused these different names for the same piece.

In Persian, the Queen is called Wazier/Vizier which would translate to (Prime) Minister. I wonder what has caused these different names for the same piece.

@Geelse_zot said in #2:

In French the bishop is a "Fou" which is like a court jester, while in Dutch and German the bishop is a "Loper" or "Laufer" which means runner.

In Spanish "chess" is different. It's called "Ajedrez" which comes from chaturanga to chatranj to ajedrez.

"Fou" wich comes from the arabic word "Fil" meaning elephant.
I think in russian, they still call it "slon" wich also translates as "elephant"

@Geelse_zot said in #2: > In French the bishop is a "Fou" which is like a court jester, while in Dutch and German the bishop is a "Loper" or "Laufer" which means runner. > > In Spanish "chess" is different. It's called "Ajedrez" which comes from chaturanga to chatranj to ajedrez. "Fou" wich comes from the arabic word "Fil" meaning elephant. I think in russian, they still call it "slon" wich also translates as "elephant"

Missed opportunity to include 'en passant' in the list of words chess players find commonplace >:(

Missed opportunity to include 'en passant' in the list of words chess players find commonplace >:(

@Wyaar
Fascinating, I did not know that!
@EDTA532
Also very interesting, thanks!

@Wyaar Fascinating, I did not know that! @EDTA532 Also very interesting, thanks!

@KenulL_76
Thank you, I completely forgot about that!!
I added it to the blog as soon as I read your comment :D

@KenulL_76 Thank you, I completely forgot about that!! I added it to the blog as soon as I read your comment :D