Inspired by Rogue, NetHack is an ASCII-based RPG in which the player must navigate the Mazes of Menace in search of the Amulet of Yendor for his deity.
See, our long sword turned into Excalibur! That's promotion!
Yeah, going with the gimmick of "let's make every part name be a Chess-related term" is going to result in some pretty big stretches.