Chess Rules
Stalemate vs Checkmate: The One Rule That Turns Wins Into Draws
Checkmate wins the game, stalemate draws it. Learn the exact difference with diagrams, the positions where stalemate hides, and how to use it when losing.
Chess Rules
How every piece moves, castling, en passant, promotion, checkmate and every way a game can be drawn.
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Chess Rules
Castling Rules in Chess: The 5 Conditions, the Myths, and When to Castle Queenside
Castling moves two pieces at once. The five conditions that must all hold, the myths people argue about, how to castle in tournaments, and which side to choose.
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En Passant Explained: The Three Conditions, Why the Rule Exists, and the Rare Cases That Trip Up Even Experienced Players
En passant is the chess rule most people learn last and argue about most. The exact three conditions, examples for both colors, how to write it, and the edge ca
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Every Way a Chess Game Can End in a Draw: Stalemate, Repetition, the 50-Move Rule, Insufficient Material and Agreement
Chess has five main ways to draw, and misunderstanding them costs wins every day. Each rule explained with engine-checked examples and advice for both sides.
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Touch-Move and Chess Etiquette: What Happens When You Touch a Piece, How to Adjust, and the Unwritten Rules of the Board
The touch-move rule surprises many new over-the-board players. What it requires, how to adjust pieces, how draw offers work, and the etiquette of the board.
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Chess Rules for Beginners: The Board, How Every Piece Moves, Special Moves, and How a Game Ends, All in One Place
Everything a beginner needs to start playing: setting up the board, how each piece moves, castling, en passant, promotion, check and checkmate, and every way a
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