Can a King Take a Queen in Chess? King and queen are pretty much exact opposites in chess. The king being the slowest; the queen the most capable attacking piece. For that reason, beginners often are unsure, whether the king can even take (or capture) the queen in chess. So, in this article, we’ll answer … Read more
Can a Pawn Take a King in Chess? If you’re new to the game of chess, you might ask yourself whether it is possible for a pawn to kill (or take) a king. The answer depends on your definition of the term taking (or killing). So let’s do a deep-dive on whether a pawn can … Read more
How Does The King Move In Chess? The king is by far the most valuable piece in chess; lose your king and you’ll lose the game! Reason enough to learn the king’s movement by heart. So let’s dive right into how the king moves (and also attacks!) in chess. The King Moves One Square in … Read more
How Much is Each Chess Piece Worth? In chess, we assign each piece on the board a value in the form of points. These valuations are not inherently important for the game itself, but they can help evaluate a given position or assess, whether a trade of pieces is beneficial or not. So, let’s see … Read more
Which Chess Piece Moves Diagonally? You might ask yourself which chess pieces are allowed to move diagonally. Well, you’re in luck! In this quick guide, we’ll tell you exactly that, and dive a bit deeper into the movement all all pieces, that can slide across the chess board in diagonal lines. The Bishop Moves Only … Read more