Chess Rules

Front

How does the king move?

Back

exactly one space horizontally, vertically, or diagonally

Front

How does the queen move?

Back

any number of vacant squares diagonally, horizontally, or vertically

Front

How can a rook move?

Back

any number of vacant squares vertically or horizontally

Front

How can the bishop move?

Back

any number of vacant squares in any diagonal direction

Front

How can the knight move?

Back

one square along any rank or file and then at an angle; viewed as an “L”

Front

How can a pawn move?

Back

forward one square, if that square is unoccupied; two squares on first move only

Front

When can a king move two squares horizontally?

Back

During castling

Front

Which is the only piece that captures differently than it moves?

Back

pawn

Front

What happens when a pawn is promoted?

Back

The pawn has made it across the board, and can now be converted to a queen, rook, bishop or knight, as the player desires.

Front

How many different chess pieces are there?

Back

6