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Introduction and set up \| Chess Pieces: moves and captures \| Special Moves \| Tips

Chess Pieces:moves and capture

KING

Although the King is the most important piece of the game, it is one of the least mobile. It may move one square in any direction, but may not move to a square which is occupied by one of its pieces, or where it can be checked. The King captures an enemy piece in any direction it moves.

MOVE

Direction the king can move in.

CAPTURE

The King can move diagonally to capture the Rook