Chess pieces

P is for Pawn (Chess)

A pawn in chess is the smallest game piece. There are more pawns than any other type of piece, and they can move one square at a time, or two as their first move.

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K is for Knight (Chess)

Chess pieces

The chess piece knight moves in an L-shape: two squares one way and then one square across, or two across and then one up or down. It can jump over other pieces.

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B is for Bishop (Chess)

Chess pieces

In chess, a bishop moves diagonally on the board. Each bishop stays on the same color squares for the whole game.

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In chess, a rook moves in straight lines across a board, either up and down or side to side. It cannot move diagonally. The rook starts in the corners of the chessboard, and is usually shaped like a castle.

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Q is for Queen (Chess)

Chess pieces

The queen piece in chess can move in all directions - up, down, left, right, and diagonally. It can go any number of squares as long as there are no pieces in the way. It is often the most valuable piece.

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K is for King (Chess)

Chess pieces

The king in chess is the most important piece in the game. It can move one square at a time in any direction.

The king must be protected, because the game ends when a king is in check and cannot escape.

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Chess pieces

P is for Pawn (Chess)

K is for Knight (Chess)

B is for Bishop (Chess)

R is for Rook (Chess)

Q is for Queen (Chess)

K is for King (Chess)