Learn about the six chess pieces: pawn, bishop, knight, rook, queen, and king. See where pieces are placed, how they are valued, and how they move.

Aug 16, 2023 · Learn how each of the pieces in the game of chess — pawns, knights, rooks, bishops, the queen, and king — are allowed to move on the board.

Except for the pawn, all the chess pieces can move both backward and forward in chess. Now let’s see along with pictures and in a little more detail how the chess pieces move.

Learn how each chess piece moves. Complete guide to King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight and Pawn movements with diagrams and rules.

Dec 23, 2025 · Learn how chess pieces move with clear explanations for each piece, from pawns to the king. Understand the rules quickly and start playing confidently today.

Learn how chess pieces move in this easy-to-understand tutorial for beginners. From pawns to kings, discover the unique movements of each piece and understand special moves like castling,...

Sep 25, 2025 · In this opening installment of our series on chess basics, we’ll go over the movement patterns of each piece. Each piece moves and captures enemy pieces in a unique way.

Jan 23, 2024 · Some pieces even have special moves! Discover in this comprehensive guide how each piece travels through the chessboard, by lines, diagonals, and more. Learn how they attack and …

When a king is attacked, it is called “check.” It is the only piece that cannot be captured. The bishop moves in a diagonal line, as many squares as it likes as long as it isn’t blocked by a piece. The …

This tutorial explains the basics of all chess piece moves and includes a print-friendly diagram (pdf) to download and use during your games. It is suitable for beginners wanting to learn to play chess.