pictures of chess pieces and their names

However, there are exceptions to this rule. The queen is usually positioned behind the pawns and pieces during the opening. Each player starts the game with one queen, placed in the middle of the first rank next to the king. It can move any number of squares vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, combining the powers of the rook and bishop. The queen is the most powerful and valuable piece. The Queen: The Powerful Ruler (Value: 9 points) The king’s value is infinite because losing the king means losing the game. Despite this, the king can become a solid offensive piece in the endgame or, rarely, the middlegame. You cannot make any move that places your king in check. If this cannot be done, the king is said to be in checkmate, resulting in a your game loss.

If a your king is threatened with capture, it is said to be in check, and you must remove the threat of capture on your next move. The king is the most important piece in chess because the goal is to win the opponent’s king. To add to this, the king cannot castle when under check. The king can also castle when there are no pieces between the king and the rook on either side, and the king hasn’t moved to any square during the game. The opponent’s king must always be kept at a safe distance. It is also important to note that a King cannot be placed at a square exactly next to the opponent’s king. The king can also perform a special move called castling in tandem with the rook. Remember that the king can only move one square in any direction – up, down, sideways, or diagonally. You win the game if you put your opponent’s king in checkmate, which means the king can’t move anywhere without being captured. The King: Your Royal Highness (Value: Priceless/Infinite) The key is to plan your moves, control the center of the board, protect your king, and use your pieces wisely to outmaneuver your opponent.

Pawns move forward one square but capture diagonally.

The queen moves in any direction for multiple squares.

The king moves one square in any direction.

Pictures of chess pieces and their names