It’s important to know which chess pieces start on what square if you are just learning about chess. For chess beginners, you need to learn how to read algebraic notation or chess notations to...
Category: Chess Rules
My King just reached the other side of the board, and I’m so excited, but what happens with your King? There is a straightforward answer with this type of question, and I know some of you would...
Once your pawn reaches the end of the board, and your opponent captures it immediately, is it legal? I have played chess games where this scenario happens, and sometimes there is certain dispute...
Need help about what to do when your pawn reaches the other end of the chess board? That other side is the 8th rank of the chess board, also referred to as the back rank where all the pieces...
One of the most discussed topics in chess is the pawn promotion. Getting your pawns promoted to Queen during a game happens almost all the time. But chess players, even the grandmasters, make...
19 surprising pawn moves questions beginners asked finally answered
We always move our pawn first, right? Yes, for some chess players and no by other players - because some think they are special chess pieces and others, they just don’t want to move their pawn...
