Monday, February 16, 2015

Lesson 05

Initial Position

  • In the initial position each side has eight pawns, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, a queen and a king arranged as shown in the diagram below.
  • Note that the only pieces on either side which can initially move are the pawns and knights.
  • Beginners usually set up the board incorrectly; it is a complex position to remember. The following anectotes may help you remember where the pieces go.
  1.  White on the Right It is important that the bottom-right-hand square is light-colored.
  2. Knights live in castles One knight is placed next to each rook (rooks look like the towers of a castle.)
  3. Queens on their color The White Queen goes on a White Square, Black Queen goes on a Black Square.
  4. Bishops are advisers to the Royalty Bishops surround the King and Queen.
  5. White King on the Right From the White Player's perspective, both Kings are on the right, and from the Black Player's perspective, the Kings are on the left.

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