Get to know each piece and their amazing powers!
Click on any piece to learn about them! This is how your army starts the battle:
Choose a piece to see how it moves on the board!
"The Foot Soldier"
Pawns are like brave foot soldiers marching into battle! They may seem small, but they're the backbone of your army. Every great chess player knows: "Pawns are the soul of chess!"
Forward one square, or two on my first move. I capture diagonally!
"The Castle Tower"
Rooks are like mighty castle towers that can shoot arrows in straight lines! They're your heavy artillery, controlling entire rows and columns of the battlefield.
I slide in straight lines - up, down, left, right - as far as I want!
"The Jumping Horse"
Knights are brave horse riders who can leap over other pieces! They're like magical horses that can appear where enemies least expect them.
I hop in an L-shape: 2 squares one way, then 1 square to the side!
"The Diagonal Wizard"
Bishops are like wise wizards who cast spells along diagonal paths! One bishop controls light squares, the other controls dark squares.
I glide diagonally across the board, always staying on my color!
"The Ultimate Warrior"
The Queen is the most powerful piece on the board! She combines the powers of the Rook and Bishop, making her unstoppable in battle!
I can move anywhere - straight lines AND diagonals! I'm unstoppable!
"The Heart of the Army"
The King is YOU! The most important piece that must be protected at all costs. If the King falls, the battle is lost!
I move carefully, one square at a time in any direction!