Learn the rules, understand the pieces, and master the board to start your journey in chess.
The Pieces
Discover the unique roles and movements of each chess piece
King
The most important piece on the board. The King can move one square in any direction. Losing your King means losing the game. The King must be protected at all costs and can participate in castling.
Queen
The most powerful piece, combining the movement of a Rook and Bishop. She controls large areas and is often decisive in attacks.
Rook
Moves any number of squares horizontally or vertically. Rooks are especially strong in the endgame and on open files.
Bishop
Moves diagonally across the board. Each bishop is confined to one color and excels on open diagonals.
Knight
Moves in an “L” shape and is the only piece that can jump over others. It’s ideal for complex positions.
Pawn
Moves forward one square (or two from the starting rank), captures diagonally, and can promote upon reaching the last rank. Pawns are essential to structure and strategy.
How the King Moves
Current Position
Possible Moves
Attack Moves
The Board
Understand the layout of the board how to move your pieces by playing against the computer.
