Question

    Which is the most powerful piece in a game of chess?

    A King Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Queen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rook Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Knight Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The queen is the most powerful piece in the game of chess. It can move any number of squares vertically, horizontally or diagonally, combining the powers of the rook and bishop. Each player starts the game with one queen, placed in the middle of the first rank next to the king.

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