BeginnerHow every piece moves and capturesSpecial moves: castling, en passant, promotionThe point value of each pieceCount material before you trade

Piece Dynamics & Values

Learn the basic rules of pieces, how they moves, how they capture, what are features of each pieces, special rules

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Piece Movement Rules & ConstraintsrulesBeginner
Each piece has its own way of moving and capturing. Knowing them exactly, including the special pawn rules, is the first step to playing legal, purposeful moves.
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Relative Piece Values & Counting MaterialrulesBeginner
Pieces are worth roughly pawn 1, knight 3, bishop 3, rook 5, queen 9. Counting before every capture tells you whether a trade wins, loses or keeps material level.
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