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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
Which chess pieces start on which square?

Which chess pieces start on which square?

It’s important to know which chess pieces start on what square if you are just learning about chess. For chess…
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?…
Can a promoted pawn be taken immediately?

Can a promoted pawn be taken immediately?

Once your pawn reaches the end of the board, and your opponent captures it immediately, is it legal? I have…
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? That other side…
A Helpful Guide To Pawn Promotion

A Helpful Guide To Pawn Promotion

One of the most discussed topics in chess is the pawn promotion. Getting your pawns promoted to Queen during a…
19 surprising pawn moves questions beginners asked finally answered

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…
Top 8 chess en passant questions answered with en passant examples

Top 8 chess en passant questions answered with en passant examples

En passant is an excellent move that can catch your opponent off guard. It is one of the chess moves…
Can King Be Captured Or Is It Allowed To Take The King?

Can King Be Captured Or Is It Allowed To Take The King?

Have you ever wondered why we are never allowed to capture the King, unlike other chess pieces? While all the…
Important Rules of Who Makes The First Move (Explained)

Important Rules of Who Makes The First Move (Explained)

Have you ever wondered about the chess rule of who gets to move first in chess? As we all know,…
Helpful Chess Pawn Rules You Need To Know (For Beginners)

Helpful Chess Pawn Rules You Need To Know (For Beginners)

So, my daughter asked me what happens to her Pawn when it reaches the opposite board? If you genuinely understand…
33 Important Tournament Chess Clock Rules You Need To Know

33 Important Tournament Chess Clock Rules You Need To Know

Why is there a chess clock in tournaments? And why a chess timer should be learned as well? If you…
32 Absolutely Useful Chess Game Rules You Need To Know

32 Absolutely Useful Chess Game Rules You Need To Know

Chess rules or chess game rules why you need to learn them? You are not planning to play in chess…
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,…
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? The end game for me is…
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? The good thing…