Learn The Basics of Chess

If you're just learning chess, then it's important to learn the basic moves, other special moves, and important chess terminologies!

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Chess Pieces: Names, Moves & More [Ultimate Guide]

Chess Pieces: Names, Moves & More [Ultimate Guide]

Each chess piece has its name and different moves, and if you are starting to learn about chess and want to know specific rules about these chess pieces, this article will help you.

Useful Chess Terms And Chess Moves You Need To Know

Useful Chess Terms And Chess Moves You Need To Know

There are some chess terms that beginners wouldn't know what it means...And sometimes my daughter will ask me some chess names or chess moves that I'm not familiar or sure about either.

What are the examples of illegal chess moves? With helpful videos!

What are the examples of illegal chess moves? With helpful videos!

So, what happens when you make an illegal move? I always wanted to know what are the illegal chess moves according to some official rules.

Learn Basic Chess Moves

Pawn moves in chess – promotion, en passant and more

Pawn moves in chess – promotion, en passant and more

When I was learning chess, I did not pay attention to pawns importance, and I saw them as weak and not useful...

King moves in chess – castling, attacks and more

King moves in chess – castling, attacks and more

In chess, it's important to protect your King at all times and be careful where you move your king. In fact, if the king gets into checkmate – which means there are no legal moves available for him on that side of the board – then the player loses!

Queen moves in chess: Does it move like a knight?

Queen moves in chess: Does it move like a knight?

The most feared chess piece on the board is the queen, especially if you use it early in the game. There are openings that utilize the queen very early in the game.

Rook moves in chess: its best use, castling and more

Rook moves in chess: its best use, castling and more

The chess piece that looks like a castle tower is called a rook, each player will start with two rooks, and they are positioned at the corner of the board (a1, h1 for white, a8, h8 for black).

Bishop moves in chess – it’s use, opening and more

Bishop moves in chess – it’s use, opening and more

Do you want to know how the bishop moves in chess? How to use the bishop, and did you know that there is an opening for bishops?

How does the knight move, work and attack in chess?

How does the knight move, work and attack in chess?

I really like the knight piece, especially if I'm able to use it effectively in every game. Some chess players I played with are excellent at moving the knight to attack, you have to know that the knight does not move like the other pieces on the board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a King reaches the other side?

What happens when a King reaches the other side?

My King just reached the other side of the board, and I’m so excited, but what happens with your King?

What happens when a pawn reaches the other side?

What happens when a pawn reaches the other side?

Need help about what to do when your pawn reaches the other end of the chess board?

What happens in chess when you don’t say check?

What happens in chess when you don’t say check?

Have you ever experienced not saying check in a chess game? Or have you played with opponent who does not say check?

What is the point of en passant in the game of chess?

What is the point of en passant in the game of chess?

Are you familiar with this special move like en passant? As a chess beginner or parents teaching their kids chess, it's entirely necessary that you should learn or teach about some special chess moves from the start…

What is the 50 move rule in chess?

What is the 50 move rule in chess?

The 50 move rule? Are you familiar with that chess rule in end games?

What is the difference between stalemate and draw?

What is the difference between stalemate and draw?

Do you want to know more about stalemate? Or Have you been asking questions about chess draw?