Introduction to Chessboard and Pieces
For any game, certain equipment is required. Before starting the game, this equipment needs to be arranged in a specific way. For example, in football, you need a football, a large field, several players, a referee, etc. Before the game starts, the field is marked in a specific way, and the players are divided into two teams. Then, the game begins according to the rules.
Similarly, for chess, a chessboard and some special pieces are required. Before starting the game, the pieces are arranged on the board in a specific way. After that, two players begin playing according to the rules.
In this chapter, we will discuss the preparations that need to be made before starting a chess game.
But first, it is important to know that the rules of chess are set by the World Chess Federation, or FIDE. Chess is played worldwide according to the rules established by FIDE. Even when playing online or in software, FIDE rules are followed.
Now, let’s take a quick look at the sections of this chapter:
Introduction to the Chessboard
A chessboard is a square-shaped board that has 8 vertical columns and 8 horizontal rows. Files and Ranks The columns are called files,
Introduction to Chess Pieces
We know that a chessboard has 64 squares, which are marked by two different colors. Similarly, chess pieces are divided into two colors—commonly
Chessboard and Piece Setup
Chess is played between two players. To start the game, players must place the board and pieces accurately. Let’s learn about these rules in detail.
Conclusion
After learning about the chessboard, the chess pieces, and the rules for arranging the board and setting up the chessboard and pieces on the board, it’s time for learners to understand how to properly move the pieces. But before that, there are a few more important concepts that should be known.
Let’s get familiar with them.
Names of Pawns:
All pawns are identical, so they don’t have individual names. However, after placing them on the board, the pawns can be named according to the piece in front of them. For example, the pawn in front of the King is called the King’s Pawn, and the pawn in front of the Queen is called the Queen’s Pawn. Similarly, we have the Bishop’s Pawn, Knight’s Pawn, and Rook’s Pawn.
Names of the Bishops:
The bishop placed on a white square is called the light-square bishop, and the one placed on a black square is called the dark-square bishop.
Parts of the Board:
Since the King is positioned on one half of the board, this half is called the King’s Side. Similarly, the side where the Queen is positioned is called the Queen’s Side.
Center of the board:
These four squares d4, d5, e4, and e5 are called the center of the board.
