Which game has pieces called king, queen, rook, bishop, knight and pawn?
AnswerChess
These are the six chess piece types.
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7 fact-checked facts about competitions, contests and the history of competing, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is a tiebreaker?
AnswerA way to decide a winner when scores are level
Tiebreakers settle contests that end even.
Going deeper
The ancient Olympic Games are traditionally dated to begin in which year?
Answer776 BC
The traditional start date of the ancient Olympics is 776 BC.
Where were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
AnswerAthens
Athens hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896.
Who founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894?
AnswerPierre de Coubertin
The French educator Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympic Games.
Expert level
The Elo rating system used in chess is named after whom?
AnswerArpad Elo
Arpad Elo, a physics professor, devised the system.
At which site were the ancient Olympic Games held?
AnswerOlympia
The games took place at the sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia.
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