Chess Pieces — How Every Piece Moves

Learn how every chess piece moves, captures, and works strategically. From the humble pawn to the powerful queen — each piece explained for adult beginners.

All The Pieces (7)

  • The Chessboard - Understanding the 64 squares that form the battlefield of chess
  • The Pawn - A comprehensive guide to understanding, moving, and mastering chess's most underestimated piece.
  • The Knight - Master the L-shaped leap and unlock the power of the only piece that can jump over others
  • The Bishop - Understand the long-range power of the bishop and why the bishop pair is one of chess's greatest advantages
  • The Rook - Learn to wield the rook's straight-line power, dominate open files, and command the seventh rank
  • The Queen - The most powerful piece on the board and the one that demands the most respect
  • The King - The piece that must survive at all costs and the one that learns to fight in the endgame