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Can You Castle Out of Check? A Chess Explanation
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Can You Castle Out of Check? A Chess Explanation

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 4 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comIn this post, I take a look at the rules of castling in chess when in check and explain why it is not…

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Can a Queen Move Like a Knight in Chess? Abilities and How They Differ
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Can a Queen Move Like a Knight in Chess? Abilities and How They Differ

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 5 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe question “can a queen move like a knight?” is not often asked as it is one of the fundamental chess rules, and…

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The Horse’s Moves in Chess: The Special Piece
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The Horse’s Moves in Chess: The Special Piece

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 5 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe horse in chess is normally known as a ‘Knight’ however, there is nothing wrong in using the term horse moves to describe…

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Pawn Captures: (ITS First Move – THE First Move) The Difference
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Pawn Captures: (ITS First Move – THE First Move) The Difference

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 4 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comPawns are tricky little things that grow in value as a game of chess continues toward the end game, but there is a…

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Why Do Chess Players Write Down Moves? Because They Have To!
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Why Do Chess Players Write Down Moves? Because They Have To!

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 6 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comYou might be wondering why chess players write down their moves on a piece of paper. Why don’t they just remember them? Why…

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Castling in Chess (How – Conditions – Rules & When)
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Castling in Chess (How – Conditions – Rules & When)

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 8 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comHave you heard of castling? It’s unique in a way that it allows you to play three moves at once. Here, you can…

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Touch Move Rules for Chess Explained: (Friendly or Official)
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Touch Move Rules for Chess Explained: (Friendly or Official)

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 6 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comIf you’ve just started playing chess, chances are, you would’ve come across the touch-move rule. You’ve been playing a game with a friend,…

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Can Chess Players Talk to Each Other
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Can Chess Players Talk to Each Other

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 5 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comDid you know that there are rules for talking to your opponent during a chess game? Here, we’ll explore some of the dos…

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Stalemate in Chess: Rules, Tips & Pieces to Avoid
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Stalemate in Chess: Rules, Tips & Pieces to Avoid

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 8 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comSome players might be familiar with how they feel like they’re winning, only to find themselves in a stalemate position and getting an…

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Win with Pawn Promotion – (Rules – Tips & Strategies)
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Win with Pawn Promotion – (Rules – Tips & Strategies)

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 5 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comI remember as a child the thrill of getting my pawn to the other side of the chess board to promote it to…

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