Which of the following numbers best describes the number of white pieces used in chess?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 16.
In a standard game of chess, each player starts with 16 pieces. The white pieces include one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. Adding these up:
1 (king) + 1 (queen) + 2 (rooks) + 2 (knights) + 2 (bishops) + 8 (pawns) = 16
Among the given options (18, 16, 19, 17), the correct answer is 16. This represents the total number of white pieces in chess, as black also starts with 16 pieces, making a total of 32 on the board.