
Question 1: What is the green square called? The numbers on the side of the board refer to ranks (1-8). The letters on the bottom (a-h) of the board correspond to files. If you are Black, the queen should be on a Black square. Queen on her color! If you are White the queen should be on a White square. Many movies, T.V shows, and even art exhibits with chess sets get this wrong.ī. "White is on the right!" Make sure the right corner of the board is on a White square.

When you set up the board, remember the following things:Ī. Special Moves- Castling, Pawn Promotion, and En PassantĬhess is played on an 8x8 board.

Piece Movements Part 3 - The Pawn and the Knight

Piece Movements Part 2 - The Bishop and the Queen Piece Movements Part 1 - The King and the Rook
