Basic Rules of Chess

In chess, the initial setup is as shown in the diagram. Additionally, please note:

1.Regardless of whether you are playing as White or Black, the lower-left corner should always be a dark square.

2.If the board has coordinates, the white rook should be placed on a1.

3.The white queen starts on a light square, while the black queen starts on a dark square.

4.White always moves first at the beginning of the game.

Pieces's Point Value

How the Pieces Move

The King

The king can move one square in any direction. The black dots indicate the possible moves of the king.

The Queen

The queen can move multiple squares in any direction. The black dots indicate the possible moves of the queen.

The Bishop

The bishop can move multiple squares along the diagonals. The black dots indicate the possible moves of the bishop.

The Knight

The knight moves in an "L" shape and is the only piece that can jump over other pieces. The black dots indicate the possible moves of the knight.

The Rook

The rook can move multiple squares vertically or horizontally. The black dots indicate the possible moves of the rook.

The Pawn

Pawns can move one or two squares forward, but they can only move two squares on their first move. After that, they can only move one square forward at a time.  Pawns are also the only pieces whose capturing method differs from their movement. They can only capture an opponent's piece one square diagonally in front of them.  Lastly, pawns are the only pieces that cannot move backward.