There's multiple types of answers, and that's why I commented such. It was pretty much a homework assignment. The one that makes sense is the Queen is the general. Someone linked a NYT article, but there's more than one answer.
The problem is what we have documented, oral lore, and historians willing to use both in research are hard to find depending on the topic. I'm not interested today, hense my negative reaction to the mass of material.
someone who plays chess a lot in my life once told me that the king and queen used to move identically, but apparently the IRL queen at the time complained and so the queen was made OP in the official rules.
no idea how true this is, but I would not be surprised
Proof of the western propaganda. In the version Allah created there's no queen, only a humble advisor. The west elevates women because of satan, Allah made them humble and dedicated to their husband
"Why is the queen expendable but not the king?" - TheImp's feminist soulmate
Deep down he wants that too just so he can then complain about anyone making that very complaint.
This post was slightly tongue-in-cheek.
But it is funny that overpowered female characters have plagued us for a long time.
Ah, finally, a lefty meme I haven't posted.
I think she’s too conventionally attractive to be in a lefty meme.
Also too white for modern KWEENS given the N-word adaptations most see on tv/online.
Yes, the "N-word" is Netflix.
For those that don't want to look it up: Because you'd sacrifice the queen to protect the king.
The game is over when you take the king, or get checkmate.
It's a war allegory. The queen is akin to a general.
But can you tell us why are the pieces black and white? 🤔
Fuck you for making me look that up.
What is the answer?
There's multiple types of answers, and that's why I commented such. It was pretty much a homework assignment. The one that makes sense is the Queen is the general. Someone linked a NYT article, but there's more than one answer.
The problem is what we have documented, oral lore, and historians willing to use both in research are hard to find depending on the topic. I'm not interested today, hense my negative reaction to the mass of material.
Why does Checkers have more kings than Game of Thrones?
"What makes you so damned special?"
"Well I have that dealy where me and a rook can switch places instantly."
"Your dealy is shithouse, your majesty. Pawns are more useful than you."
"DON'T START ON THAT AGAIN! I keep telling you, those losers can only go forward! I can move in all directions!"
I should just take up Shogi instead.
someone who plays chess a lot in my life once told me that the king and queen used to move identically, but apparently the IRL queen at the time complained and so the queen was made OP in the official rules.
no idea how true this is, but I would not be surprised
Chess is a communist faggot game.
The queen in chess is the original Mary Sue. I'm only half kidding.
Proof of the western propaganda. In the version Allah created there's no queen, only a humble advisor. The west elevates women because of satan, Allah made them humble and dedicated to their husband
An interesting article for sure!
That's my pub quiz trivia up a notch, thanks!