concept   chess
culture   Eastern countries
statement   Chess is culturally significant in Eastern countries, with intricately carved pieces and traditional chess-like games.
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1 chess Eastern countries Chess is also popular in Eastern countries, with a rich history and cultural significance in countries such as Russia, India, and China. 1
2 chess board Eastern countries Chess board is often used for playing Xiangqi or Shogi, traditional chess-like games with different rules than Western chess. 1
3 chess king Eastern countries In Eastern countries, the chess king may be portrayed in a more traditional or simplified manner, without ornate decorations or religious symbols. 1
4 chess notation Eastern countries May also use kanji characters in addition to algebraic notation for recording moves 1
5 chess piece Eastern countries Chess pieces are often intricately carved and are associated with deep symbolism, reflecting elements of traditional culture and history. 1
6 chess piece Eastern culture In some Eastern countries, chess pieces may reflect historical figures or characters from ancient tales and mythology. 1
7 chess queen Eastern countries Seen as a powerful and strategic piece on the chessboard, but may hold less significance compared to the king in certain traditional variants of chess 1
8 chess queen eastern countries Considered as a valuable and powerful piece in the game of chess, with strategic importance in controlling the board. 1
9 chesspiece Eastern countries Chesspieces are sometimes used in traditional board games, but chess is not as widely popular in Eastern countries as it is in Western countries. 1
10 chesspiece Eastern countries Chesspieces are often made of jade or porcelain and are considered artistic collectibles as well as game pieces. 1