Chess Rules & Special Moves

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

All Rules (10)

The En Passant Rule Explained - The most surprising capture in chess - and the one rule most beginners miss.
Pawn Promotion Rules - How a humble pawn transforms into the most powerful piece on the board.
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.
How to Read Chess Notation - The universal language of chess - learn to read and write any move.
Chess Time Controls Explained - From bullet to classical - how time shapes the way chess is played.
The Touch-Move Rule - Once you touch a piece, you must move it - the rule that keeps chess honest.
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.