Get to Know About Chess
Chess places two rivals on a board of sixty-four alternating light and dark squares. Each side commands sixteen pieces. The goal centers on trapping the opposing king. A trapped king cannot escape capture.
Each pawn moves one square forward and captures diagonally. On its first move a pawn can advance two squares. Knights leap in an L shape across the board. Bishops glide along diagonal lines. Rooks travel straight along ranks and files. The queen combines straight and diagonal motion. The king moves one square in any direction.
Castling swaps the king and a rook in one move for added safety. A pawn reaches the far rank and transforms into another piece. Most players choose a queen. A pawn moves two squares and lands beside an enemy pawn. The enemy pawn captures it as if it moved only one square. Players use clocks for quick duels or long contests. Analysis tools reveal moves from past games. Many platforms connect rivals over a network or let them share a board in person.
