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Chess is played on an 8×8 grid with alternating light and dark squares. Each player begins with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns.
The board is set up with the white square in the bottom right corner. Each player's queen goes on a square of her color (white queen on white, black queen on black).
The goal of chess is to checkmate your opponent's king — putting it in a position where it is under attack and cannot escape capture.
Moves forward one square, or two on its first move. Captures diagonally forward one square.
Moves in an L-shape: two squares horizontally or vertically, then one square at 90° angle.
Moves diagonally any number of squares. Cannot jump over other pieces.
Moves horizontally or vertically any number of squares. Cannot jump over other pieces.
Combines powers of rook and bishop. Most powerful piece that can move any number of squares diagonally, horizontally, or vertically.
Moves one square in any direction. Cannot move into check. Must be protected at all costs.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4
A classical opening that develops pieces quickly toward the center.
1. e4 c5
Black's most popular response to e4, fighting for the center indirectly.
1. d4 d5 2. c4
White offers a pawn to gain control of the center.
Pieces in the center control more of the board. Try to place your pawns and pieces to influence the central squares.
Castle early to protect your king. Maintain pawn structure in front of your castled king for additional protection.
Move your pieces to active positions where they control important squares or attack enemy pieces.
Look for forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks that can win material or lead to checkmate.
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