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How the Pieces Move

Pawn, knight, bishop, rook, queen, and king — one at a time.

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Step 1 of 60%

The pawn

Pawns move forward one square, but on their first move they may go two. They capture diagonally. Push the pawn to e4.

Your move — White to play

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