The King can move one square in any direction: forward, backward, diagonal, or across. But it cannot move to a square which is under threat. 2. The Queen is the most powerful chess piece and can ...

As the revolutionary Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 gets underway on 7 February, we take a look at the players competing in ...

Zugzwang is particularly common in endgames due to the fewer pieces left on the board leading to fewer options. It is even common to come across positions of ‘Mutual Zugzwang’: positions where both ...

From intricately designed pawns to boards from luxury brands, check out the most expensive chess sets in the world.