What is the Horse in Chess Called? – Introduction The horse is the most excellent king piece in chess. The horse moves like any other piece except that it can jump over any other piece except the bishop, which is its only logical movement. It moves from a square occupied by any piece to an adjacent square controlled by an enemy piece on its side of a line determined by promotion rules or by castling…
Movies About Chess – Introduction Chess is a strategy game that anyone of any age or gender can play. The rules of chess are simple: you have to move your pieces around the board until you form a “checkmate” (a situation where one player loses all their pieces). Chess is a fascinating game, and movies about it can be exciting. Here are eight that I’ve seen and loved. Queen of Katwe (2016) This movie tells…
Japanese Board Games – Introduction Japan is a country that has a rich history and culture. It is also known as the Land of the Rising Sun. The Japanese people have developed many exciting games that can be played with friends or family members. Here are some of my favorite Japanese board games: Pachinko Pachinko is a Japanese pinball-like game played in pachinko parlors. It’s popular in Japan, called “the national sport,” and is one…
Meta Meaning in Gaming – Introduction Some people think games are just for fun, but there’s more to them than that. There are strategies and tactics to be considered alongside the simple act of moving across a board or playing cards into stacks of other cards. The meta is one such concept in gaming that can help you improve your skills and enjoy yourself more when playing games with friends or family members. What’s the…
