Challenging Chess Trivia on Cash Cab

Cash Cab is on and this question was just asked.

Keep in mind this is a $100 question, which is supposed to be the hardest questions they have. So don't feel bad if you don't know the answer.

Q. Once called a 'prime minister', what powerful chess piece has the mobility of both a bishop and a rook.

THAT was a $100 question.

Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper
Cash Cab is on and this question was just asked.

Keep in mind this is a $100 question, which is supposed to be the hardest questions they have. So don't feel bad if you don't know the answer.

Q. Once called a 'prime minister', what powerful chess piece has the mobility of both a bishop and a rook.

THAT was a $100 question.

Well, most people don't know jack about chess. It'd be hard for them.