For example, at one time the queen could only move one square at a time. Now she is the strongest piece on the board. It would be interesting to know why this has happened. Chess takes time and thought, but it is a game for all kinds of people. You don't have to be a champion in order to enjoy it. It is not always played by two people sitting at the same table. The first time the Americans beating the Russians was in a match played by radio. Some of the chess masters are able to play many people at the same time. It is said that some people play chess by post. This must make chess the slowest game in the world.