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[–] Sendpicsofsandwiches@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

In french instead of a bishop it's called a fool which is neat

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I like that, although the Knight's moves look way more like a fool's :-)

Here in Germany the Bishop is called "Läufer", which means "Runner" and actually makes even a bit more sense than the original war elephant.