Chess Rules & Special Moves

The complete rules of chess including castling, en passant, promotion, draw conditions, and algebraic notation.

All Rules (6)

Stalemate vs Checkmate - Two outcomes that look similar but mean completely different things.
How Chess Games End in a Draw - Five different ways a chess game can end without a winner.
Chess Notation: The Complete Guide - The universal language of chess - every system for recording moves and positions, in one place.
How to Set Up a Chess Board - Get every piece in the right place - the essential first step before any game.
Chess Piece Values, How Much Is Each Piece Worth? - The point system that helps you decide when to trade and when to hold.
Check vs Checkmate, What's the Difference? - Understanding when the game is still on versus when it is definitively over.