They are the basic moves for each piece in the game of chess. Now read on to find out how the King and Rook can move together and how the Pawn has some special ninja moves which can be good to know from early in your learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article does not cover all of the special moves in Chess<\/a> but only the basics. Take a look at my Special Chess Moves Article for some sneaky ninja chess moves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a ton of questions about how pieces move in chess, and rather than have a separate article for each I thought I would create a complete guide to how chess pieces<\/a> move right here, with an in-depth guide for each piece, but also answering as many of the common questions as I could.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n I will have answers to these and more at the bottom of the page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By the way, there are 3 chess pieces that can jump – not just the Knight!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s right, as well as the Knight which moves in an L-Shape and can jump over other pieces, there are two more pieces that are able to jump over other pieces, but can do so only once in a game, but only in special conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you learn how each piece can move and some special abilities one or two pieces have you can begin to improve your chess<\/a> ability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The differing movement abilities of chess pieces can feel a little daunting to begin with but there are a few simple rules for each that are easy to remember and to help avoid blunders<\/a>. So which direction and how far can each chess piece move?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bishops diagonally, Rooks vertically or horizontally and Queens in any direction can move up to 7 squares in Chess. Pawns, 2 spaces on the first move, thereafter only 1 square vertically, while the Knight moves 3 in an ‘L’ shape and the King just 1 in any direction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a few little exceptions to these rules, especially for the pawns, and in a single occasion when the King and Rook work together to perform and move called ‘castling’<\/p>\n\n\n\n So let’s get into this and look at each piece in detail, how they move, and where the special moves can be best used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s start by looking at each piece in isolation and how they move, but first we should be familiar with how a chess board is set up for the start of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No doubt, you have seen a chess board<\/a>, set out with eight squares by eight, and the chess men set up with a rank of 8 pawns for each side on the second row, and the bigger pieces set up in formation behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may even know the order in which they appear on the back line, but even if the pieces are all in place, there are 2 rules that must be followed to ensure the board is set up correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whilst the pawn is considered the least valuable piece on the chess<\/a> board, do not underestimate how it can work for you both strategically and defensively. It is also more versatile than at first glance, so let’s take a closer look at how far a pawn can move in chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pawns move single vertical squares forwards with 1 exception. Initial moves can be 2 squares forward, or when capturing an opponent piece, a pawn can move 1 square diagonally. After any first move, only single square advancements are an option. Any piece directly in front of a pawn prevents advancement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pawns can neither Jump nor ever move backards!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whilst pawns are considered the least valuable material in chess they become exponentially more valuable when becoming a ‘passed pawn<\/a>‘<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\nCommon Chess Moves Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Far Can Chess Pieces move?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Basic Chess Moves by Piece<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. How does a Pawn Move in Chess?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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