The Starting Position: Notice that the Queens and Kings are facing each other from across the chessboard. The dark colored Queen is on the dark square next to her King and the light colored Queen starts on the light square next to her King. The Queen’s shoes must always match her dress! She is very picky. All of the other pieces are easy to set up after we place the King and Queen on their proper squares. One other thing to notice is that the square on the right hand side of the chessboard is white. Just remember, “white on right”. Another rule to keep in mind rule is that white makes the first move of the game. Values: Each chess player has a value that is based on how many squares they can control with their next move on the chessboard. The value can change for any player if they become the most dominating player of the board or part of an attacking team. Sometimes, a Knight can be worth as much as a Queen! You will learn more about this in future lessons and books that you read. |
The Pawn The Pawn is worth 1 point at the beginning of the game. This can change if he reaches the last rank thanks to Pawn promotion! |
The Knight The Knight is worth 3 points or Pawns. This player is more valuable than a Pawn as all of the other players are. |
The Bishop The Bishop is worth 3 points or Pawns. Some people argue that the Bishop is worth more. We will be using the classical value of 3. |
The Rook The Rook is worth 5 points or Pawns. He is more valuable than a Knight or a Bishop. |
The Queen The Queen is worth 9 points or Pawns. You should only trade her when it is a fair trade or you are getting the better deal! |
The King The King is worth the entire game! The hope of the kingdom is in his hands so be careful keeping him out of danger. |
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