Interesting fact:

Chess fans take note: it was Queen Isabella of Spain that led to some epic changes in the rules of the game. In the 15th-century, the rules of chess were altered to reflect the accomplishments of Queen Isabella. If was, after all, her who funded Columbus’ voyage. Haven’t you ever wondered why the Queen is so powerful and the King is so useless in chess? On a stranger note, Queen Isabella claimed to have taken a bath only twice in her lifetime.