Chess rules · beginner
How the King Moves
The king moves one square in any direction. Slow, but the most important piece.
touch_appLearn it by doing: read the short explanation, then play it on the board.
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The rule
The king moves just one square in any direction. If your king is trapped and attacked (checkmate), you lose the game, so keep him safe!
Practise it
- The king: The king moves one square in any direction. Slow, but the most important piece.
Tips
- One step at a time, diagonals are allowed.