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Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Unlimited Moves In The Game Of Chess

While playing the game of chess there are unlimited amounts as to how many time you can move.  It is just all depending on your opponent’s decisions. 

Just like all the other moves in the game, the first or opening moves are very important.  Every piece of chess moves in different directions:  the bishops can be moved in any direction as long as it is diagonally and any number of spaces; rooks can be moved horizontally or vertically and any number of spaces as well; the queen on the other hand can be move to various spaces horizontally, diagonally, or even vertically; however, the king can only be move to one square, but it can be vertically, diagonally, or horizontally; the knight can be move in the shape of an “L”, for example: one space vertically and then two spaces horizontally – also being able to jump over those occupied squares. 

Each player must protects their own pieces from the king of their opponent.  If your king is taken out, then you lose and the game is over!

Chess Main Equipment

In the game of chess there are several different features that you will want to be sure that you are familiar with.  First off, the main equipment that is required for you to be able to start playing your chess game is that you have a chess board along with the chess pieces. 

The chess board should be a square that has 64 squares that are equal in size and drawn all the way across.  Generally in white and black or other colors that are contrasting, the square’s colors should be alternated. 

Your chess set should also include a total of 32 pieces.  Each player should receive 16 pieces each, including; two knights, eight pawns, two rooks, two bishops, one king, and one queen.  Be sure that they are all the same color!