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Chess Pieces & Movement
Learn how each piece moves and discover their strategic importance
Select a Piece
Click on any piece to learn about it
♔
King
Value: Priceless
♕
Queen
Value: 9
♖
Rook
Value: 5
♗
Bishop
Value: 3
♘
Knight
Value: 3
♙
Pawn
Value: 1
♔
King
The most important piece that must be protected at all costs
Value: Priceless
Movement Rules
Moves one square in any direction
Cannot move into check
Can castle with rook under special conditions
Strategic Tips
Keep safe in the opening and middlegame
Activate in the endgame
Castle early for safety
Movement Demonstration
Watch how the King moves on the board
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