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Which of the following numbers best describes the number of white pieces used in chess?

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Which of the following numbers best describes the number of white pieces used in chess?

  1. 18
  2. 16 — Correct Answer
  3. 19
  4. 17
Explanation:

In a standard game of chess, each player starts with 16 pieces. The distribution of the 16 white pieces is as follows:

  • 1 King
  • 1 Queen
  • 2 Rooks
  • 2 Bishops
  • 2 Knights
  • 8 Pawns

Total: $1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 8 = 16$. Similarly, the opponent (black) also has 16 pieces, making a total of 32 pieces on the board at the start of the game.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

शतरंज में उपयोग किए जाने वाले सफेद मोहरों की संख्या का सबसे अच्छा वर्णन निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी संख्या करती है?

  1. 18
  2. 16 — सही उत्तर
  3. 19
  4. 17
स्पष्टीकरण:

शतरंज के एक मानक खेल में, प्रत्येक खिलाड़ी 16 मोहरों (pieces) के साथ शुरुआत करता है। 16 सफेद मोहरों का वितरण इस प्रकार है:

  • 1 राजा (King)
  • 1 वजीर/रानी (Queen)
  • 2 हाथी (Rooks)
  • 2 ऊंट (Bishops)
  • 2 घोड़े (Knights)
  • 8 प्यादे (Pawns)

कुल योग: $1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 8 = 16$। इसी तरह, विपक्षी (काले) के पास भी 16 मोहरें होती हैं, जिससे खेल की शुरुआत में बोर्ड पर कुल 32 मोहरें होती हैं।

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