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How long have people been playing chess?
more than 1500 years
Where was chess invented?
India
When was chess invented?
6th century CE
earliest form of chess
chaturanga
is spread in European countries where pieces remain, but the names are changed, and the rules and regulations are modified
chess
4 divisions of army where chaturanga was derived
infantry, chariotry, elephantry, and cavalry
He designed the classic Staunton pattern set around this time, which is still widely used today.
Jacques of London
three grandmasters / chess masters who have had a huge impact on the study of chess up until today
Luis Ramirez de Lucena
Ruy Lopez de Segura
Gioachino Greco
name of chess in chinese
xiangqi
name of chess in korean
janggi
name of chess in japanese
shogi
name of chess in burmese
sittuyin
name of chess in thai
makruk
name of chess in cambodian
ouk chatrang
how many minutes in a blitz chess match?
maximum 2-5 minutes
how many minutes in a rapid chess match?
maximum 25 minutes
how many minutes in a standard chess match?
maximum 1 hr
the line in chess that consists of numbers
vertical line
the line in chess that consists of letters
horizontal line
can move only in a forward direction
pawn
which division is the pawn?
infantry
what is the chaturanga rule for the pawn?
it can only move in a single square only
what is the chess rule for the pawn?
it can move at a maximum 2 squares at first, then 1 square after it
special rule where it only works when the pawn of the opposite moves at 2 squares
en passant
can move either horizontally or vertically
rook
the strongest piece in Chaturanga
rook
which division is the rook?
chariotry
can only move diagonally and in one direction at a move.
bishop
is the strongest piece in the game. It may move in eight directions-commanding all the squares in any of these various
queen
chaturanga rule for the queen
can only move one square diagonally one at a time
chaturanga rule for the bishop
can jump over other pieces
is the only chessman that can move over its own or opponent’s pieces.
knight
moves two spaces in a row and one over.
knight
is the only piece that can jump over other pieces in chess
knight
may move in any direction to either color
king
The roots of badminton can be traced to what old game
battledore and shuttlecock
battledore and shuttlecock was played where?
ancient Greece, China, and India
first name of badminton used in india
poona
what are the measurements of the net in badminton?
44 ft long in length ; 5 ft in height
what is the distance from the net to the court?
20 ft
what is the distance from the audience?
4 ft
how many points to win in badminton?
21 points
maximum sets in badminton
3 sets
how many goose feathers in a shuttlecock?
16 goose feathers
how much does a shuttlecock weigh?
0.17 ounces or 5 grams
these are made of aluminum, steel, graphite or carbon fiber
badminton rackets
grip:
V shaped hold on the handle
forehand grip
grip:
thumb is raised
backhand grip
grip:
curved index finger
universal grip
grip:
pointed index finger
panhandle grip
DOUBLES:
Which side of the court does the player who starts the game serve?
right side of the court
DOUBLES:
after winning an even number of points, which side does the player serve?
from the right side
DOUBLES:
after winning an odd number of points, which side does the player serve?
from the left side
STANCE:
In front of your chest
defensive stance
STANCE:
above the net swing
attacking stance
STANCE:
near the net
net stance
STROKE:
from the head
forehand stroke
STROKE:
from the chest
backhand stroke
