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General Information
Chess is a challenging game of strategy with roots going back to 600 A.D. Because it is a game of
strategy, it is recommended for older children and adults.
General Rules
Each player begins the game with 16 pieces. One player will have all the black pieces, while the
second player will have each of the light pieces.
Each player has pieces as follows: (see Figure 1)
Piece
Quantity
King
1
Queen
1
Bishop
2
Knight
2
Rook
2
Pawn
8
Figure 1 shows you how the Chess board is to be set up to begin the game. Figure 2 specifically
shows you each Chess piece and its name.
Figure 1-Setting Up the Board
Pawn
Rook
Knight
Bishop
King
Queen
Figure 2-Knowing Your Pieces
Pawns
Rook
Rook
Knight
Knight
Bishop
Bishop
King
Queen
