chess [2]

Game where two players move pieces around a board in order to "checkmate" the opponent (i.e., attack the king in such a manner that no escape is possible).

types of movements

Each piece moves in a specific way: diagonally, vertically, horizontally or in a square.

horizontal movement

Moving to the right or left along a row.

vertical movement

Moving forward or backward along a column.

square movement

Moving one square forward or backward and then two squares laterally, or two squares forward or backward and then one square laterally.

diagonal movement

Forward or backward movement along an oblique line.