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A Battle of Sorts
Riddle
Riddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.Riddle
A battle being fought on a field of plaid;
2 overlookers there were and 8 upfront soldiers each had.
Each of them had 2 castles, 2 church officials, and a duo of horses,
When battling correctly nothing penetrates their forces.
Protecting high royalty while attacking is the point of the game,
Well, c'mon, have you figured this object's name?
2 overlookers there were and 8 upfront soldiers each had.
Each of them had 2 castles, 2 church officials, and a duo of horses,
When battling correctly nothing penetrates their forces.
Protecting high royalty while attacking is the point of the game,
Well, c'mon, have you figured this object's name?
Hint
A very strategic battle indeed.Answer
A chess board.castle= rook
church official= bishop
horse= knight
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Jul 18, 2003
i got it pretty ez since im good at chess =D
very good teaser
I was reading and then I saw the word "castle" and it just clicked inside of my large brain.
i got this one before the hint. Really easy and they don't come easily to me.
liked it though, how come hardly anyone posted on this one.
liked it though, how come hardly anyone posted on this one.
Yay, finally a chess riddle!
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