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Fun fact. The Bishop in chess is only called that in places where the Church had historical influence. Most of the world uses a variety of terms to describe the piece. From the "slon" (elephant) in Russian and "gajah" in Indonesian, reflecting ancient Arabic influences, to the "Läufer" (runner) in German and "loper" in Dutch, highlighting its diagonal movement, its name varies wildly. The French "fou" (fool) adds a whimsical twist, while "ofitser" (officer) in Bulgarian and "axiomatikós" in Greek suggest a more structured role.

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TX 9mo ago

In Polish it is "goniec" which mean "messanger" or "courier". We also sometimes use "laufer" from German.

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