Lesson 2 of 6·2 min
The pieces, and how they move
Six piece types. Each moves differently. Here's how each one works.
Meet the pieces
Watch each piece move on its own board. Dots show every square it can move to. Tap a board to pause.
Pawn
Moves one square forward. Two on its first move. Never backward.
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Rook
Moves any number of squares in a straight line.
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Bishop
Moves any number of squares diagonally.
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Knight
Moves in an L. The only piece that can jump over others. This one is tricky, click the board to pause.
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Queen
Moves any number of squares in any direction. The most powerful piece.
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King
Moves one square in any direction.
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