chess Flashcards
(31 cards)
moves forwards only, never
backwards. On its first move only, it may
move one OR two squares. After that, it can
only move one square at a time, capturing
only on the diagonal.
pawn
move straight along diagonals
and do not jump
bishop
moves
along the diagonals, the ranks, and the files.
can move as far as they wants in
any direction until they encounters another
chess piece or the edge of the game
queen
The (blank) is next in power to the
Queen. moves in straight
lines, never on diagonals
rook
only piece that can jump
over other pieces. moves in an Lshape but he can capture only on the square
where he finishes his jump.
moves first two squares forward, backwards,
or sideways, and then finishes the L-shape by
moving right or left one more square.
knight
you have one (blank) that can
move one square in any direction. can capture
any enemy piece or pawn that is
undefended and must always stay at least
one square away from the opposing.
king
most important piece in a game
of chess, but it is very limited
king
can go in any direction, but only one
square at a time.
king
The King is in (blank) when he is
attacked by the opponent’s
piece. His capture is not
allowed.
check
The player making
check must say “(blank)” when he
is attacking the opponent’s King.
check
the game is lost if you
cannot stop the check by
blocking, capturing the
attacking piece, or moving
the King to a safe square.
The “check” then turns into a
(blank). This means the
King is dead.
checkmate
When the
King is checked and cannot
move out of check, then he
is (blank) and the game
is over.
checkmate
pawn=
1
knight=
3
bishop=
3 (plus a bit more)
rook=
5
queen=
9
is the moving of the King
two squares to his right or left toward the Rook,
which goes on the square on the other side of the
King
castling. castle early
how many times can u castle?
1
Aim to control the middle of the board with
your (blank)
pawns
Avoid moving the pawns in (blank) of your king
too early.
front
Keep away from the (blank)of the board. Move
your Knights and Bishops into the middle of the
board.
edge
moves one space at a time,
forward
pawn
can only capture on the
diagonal
pawn