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Chess pieces

1The RookA tower that zooms in straight lines
2The BishopA slider that glides on diagonals
3The QueenRook and bishop power combined
4The KingOne careful step at a time
5The KnightAn L-shaped hopper that jumps over pieces
6The PawnMarches forward, captures on a diagonal

Fundamentals

7Capture PracticeSnap up pieces Black leaves hanging
8Protect Your PiecesMove attacked pieces to safety
9Combat DrillsChase pieces down over several moves
10Check!Attack the enemy king in one move
11Out of CheckEscape when your king is under attack
12Checkmate in OneEnd the game in a single move

Intermediate

13Board SetupKnow where every piece begins
14CastlingTuck your king away safely
15En PassantThe pawn's sneaky special capture
16StalemateWhen the game ends in a draw

Advanced

17Piece ValueLearn what each piece is worth
18Check in TwoSet up a check two moves ahead

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