Sunday, March 20, 2011

Movement of Chess Pieces and Pawns


Remember the below points to understand how the Chess Pieces move


King: One square, any direction
Queen: Any number of squares, all directions (files, ranks & diagonals) in straight line, no turning, no jumping over other pieces and pawns
Rook: Any number of squares, on files and ranks in straight line, no turning, no jumping over others
Bishop: Any number of squares, on diagonals in straight line, no turning, no jumping
Knight: 3 squares in "L" shape, can jump over other pieces and pawns
Pawn: First move can move either 2 or 1 squares, after that moves straight on file 1 square, captures on diagonal

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