Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
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Which piece sits in the corner of the starting board?

Rook.

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  1. Rook ✔
  2. Knight
  3. Bishop

Why: Rooks start in the corners, with knights and bishops beside them.

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Answer: Rook. Rooks start in the corners, with knights and bishops beside them.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    rook, knight, bishop, queen, king, bishop, knight, rook
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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