The king may move one square in any

direction, including diagonally. In the

diagram, the king may move to any square
with a purple dot.

The queen moves any number of

squares horizontally, vertically,
or diagonally, but it may not
jump

over

other

pieces.

The knight moves from one

corner to the other of a 2x3
rectangle of squares. Unlike other
pieces, a knight may jump over
other pieces (belonging to either
player) to make its move. In the
diagram, the knight may move to
any square with a purple dot.

The bishop moves any number

of squares along diagonals, but it
may not jump over other pieces.
In the diagram, the bishop may
move to any square along the
lines shown, provided its path is
clear.

The rook moves any number of

squares horizontally or vertically,
but it may not jump over other
pieces. In the diagram, the rook
may move to any square along
the lines shown, provided its
path is clear.

Pawns on their starting squares

may move either one or two
squares straight ahead, without
jumping. Pawns no longer on
their starting squares may only
move one square straight ahead.
In the diagram, the dots show the
squares to which the pawns can
move.