We sincerely hope Chess.com is trolling with this one, but given the current state of the world and culture, we're not going to hold our breath.

A couple of days ago, they posted a request for new names for the chess piece that's been called a 'bishop' since time immemorial.

This screams of woke anti-religious sentiment.

Those are the only acceptable alternatives to 'bishop.'

Chess.com knows they touched the third rail:

If universal outrage was his goal, he accomplished it.

 {ai:summary}<p>Chess.com has sparked controversy by inviting suggestions for a new name for the chess piece traditionally known as the "bishop." Many users perceive this move as an attempt to erase religious terminology and express outrage over what they see as a politically correct agenda.</p><p>Responses range from calls to maintain the original name to satirical suggestions for alternative names. Critics argue that renaming the piece undermines Christian symbolism and reflects a broader trend of cultural insensitivity. #culture</p>

CHECKMATE: X Users GO OFF on Chess.com Account When It Crowdsources Name Change Ideas for the Bishop

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