Chess Strategy

Which piece is the king’s pawn? The King’s Pawn Opening, beginning with 1. e4, is one of white’s most popular and aggressive options to begin a chess game. White immediately takes control of the center and opens lines of development for his pieces ? it’s clear that 1. e4 is very much in line with … Read more

Do you have to move a pawn first in chess? There are a number of special rules that apply specifically to pawns that affect the way they can move across the board. First move. The first time a pawn moves, it has the option of moving one square forward or two squares forward. Read more … Read more