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Chess.Com Proposes Changing The Name Of The "Bishop" Piece In An Attempt To Remove Christian Roots From The Game

Mar 16, 2025
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Chess.com, a popular online chess platform, recently posed a question on X (formerly Twitter) that has sparked controversy among its users. The platform asked what the Bishop pieces in chess should be renamed to, suggesting a potential move away from the traditional term. This proposal has been met with criticism from many who view it as an anti-Christi…

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