Pawn Rules In Chess
Pawns might look like the weakest pieces on the chessboard, but they are actually very important in every strategy. They make up half of each player’s pieces and play a big role in the beginning, middle, and end of the game. Although they are worth only 1 point each much less than queens (9 points) […]
6 Knight Moves in Chess
Mastering how the knight moves is very important for any chess player. Unlike other pieces, the knight moves in an “L” shape: it moves two squares in one direction and then one square in another, or the other way around, one square and then two. The knight can jump over any pieces on the board, […]
Castle Chess
Introduction to Castling in Chess Castle Chess is exciting for everyone who plays. Castling is a special move in chess. It moves the king to a safer position. It also moves the rook closer to the action. What is castling in chess? It’s when the king and rook move together in a specific way. How […]
Chess Algebraic Notation
Introduction to Chess Algebraic Notation Chess algebraic notation is a method for recording moves clearly. It uses the board’s squares to show where pieces go. FIDE, the governing body of chess, requires this system for official games. Players can readily review games and understand what happened. Many books and apps use this notation to explain […]