@shavixmir saidOk, but it is at least bigoted.
No. No it is not.
We just had this discussion last week.
Next.
There are white pieces ya know.
@philokalia saidFirst of all, you can't EVER discriminate against Christians. After all, they all deserve anything that comes their way. That is because they are all inherently evil since it tends to cause people to put the notion of God before the state.
It really does glorify a medieval structure and discrimiantes against non-Christians with Bishop, then rubs it in by calling the common man a pawn.
Secondly, we are talking about a game created in a society with systemic racism. Therefore, everything that comes from that society must be destroyed. Think of the pieces on the board as mini statues of confederate generals. like Christopher Columbus.
Say, what battle in the Civil war did Columbus fight again?
26 Jun 20
@whodey saidAnd this drivel is in "Debates"?
First of all, you can't EVER discriminate against Christians. After all, they all deserve anything that comes their way. That is because they are all inherently evil since it tends to cause people to put the notion of God before the state.
Secondly, we are talking about a game created in a society with systemic racism. Therefore, everything that comes from that society ...[text shortened]... generals. like Christopher Columbus.
Say, what battle in the Civil war did Columbus fight again?
26 Jun 20
@philokalia saidIn German the "Bishop" is called "Läufer" [runner] so we are fine in that respect.
It really does glorify a medieval structure and discrimiantes against non-Christians with Bishop, then rubs it in by calling the common man a pawn.
Pawns are called "Bauer" [Framer] which is probably also less incriminating.
06 Jul 20
@ponderable said“Farmer,” not “framer.” Typo error.
In German the "Bishop" is called "Läufer" [runner] so we are fine in that respect.
Pawns are called "Bauer" [Framer] which is probably also less incriminating.
06 Jul 20
@kquinn909 saidThis is actually quite funny to me!!!
https://www.quora.com/Is-it-racist-that-white-makes-the-first-move-in-a-game-of-chess?share=1
-VR
06 Jul 20
@earl-of-trumps saidLäufer ='s Runner.
"Läufer" has taken on a whole new meaning now. It means [one who looks away]
-VR
07 Jul 20
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@very-rustyThe German word for the knight is “Springer” — possibly because it springs over other pieces.
The king is called “Koenig” which is a direct literal translation, but the queen is not called “Königin” which would be the direct literal translation, but “Dame”. Go figure.
For historical accuracy, I guess we should find out the original Persian and Sanskrit names for the pieces.