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♟️ Meet the Chess Pieces – Moves, Value & Tips

Every chess game begins with 16 pieces per side — each with a unique movement pattern, strength, and role. Understanding how they move and work together is the foundation of learning chess.

♙ Pawns – The Foot Soldiers

Pawns move forward one square, capture diagonally, and may move two squares on their first move.

Value: 1 point
Tip: Pawns control space and open lines for your pieces.

♞ Knights – Jumping Attackers

Knights move in an L-shape and can jump over other pieces.

Value: 3 points
Tip: Knights are strongest near the center.

♗ Bishops – Diagonal Specialists

Bishops move diagonally and stay on the same color.

Value: 3 points
Tip: Keep bishops unobstructed.

♖ Rooks – Files and Ranks

Rooks move horizontally or vertically and thrive on open files.

Value: 5 points
Tip: Activate rooks on open files.

♕ The Queen – Ultimate Power

The queen combines rook and bishop movement.

Value: 9 points
Tip: Don’t bring the queen out too early.

♔ The King – Must Be Protected

The king moves one square in any direction.

Value: Infinite
Tip: Castle early for safety.

📊 Summary Table