The Queen is usually reckoned equal, in average situations, to two Rooks and a Pawn, but towards the end of a game she is hardly so valuable as two Rooks. Howard Staunton averageendequal Change image and share on social
The Bishop and Knight, in contradistinction to the Queen and Rook, are called Minor Pieces. Howard Staunton bishopcallcontradistinction Change image and share on social
Having marshalled the men in battle order, as shown in the first diagram, you will observe that each party has two ranks of men, on the first of which stand the superior Pieces, and on the next the eight Pawns. Howard Staunton battlediagramman share on social
The Pawn moves only one square at a time, and that straight forward, except in the act of capturing, when it takes one step diagonally to the right or left file on to the square occupied by the man taken, and continues on that file until it captures another man. Howard Staunton actcapturecontinue share on social
A Rook is of the value of five Pawns and a fraction, and may be exchanged for a minor Piece and two Pawns. Two Rooks may be exchanged for three minor Pieces. Howard Staunton exchangefractionminor Change image and share on social
The Bishop moves diagonally forwards or backwards, to the extent of the Board. Howard Staunton backwardsbishopboard Change image and share on social
The Queen is by much the most powerful of the forces. Howard Staunton forcepowerfulqueen Change image and share on social
When neither party can give checkmate, the game is drawn. Howard Staunton checkmatedrawgame Change image and share on social
Each player, it will be observed, has eight superior Pieces or officers, and eight minor ones which are called Pawns; and, for the purpose of distinction, the Pieces and Pawns of one party are of a different color from those of the other. Howard Staunton callcolordistinction share on social
When a Piece or Pawn is in a situation to be taken by the enemy, it is said to be en prise. To put a piece en prise, is to play it so that it may be captured. Howard Staunton captureenemypawn Change image and share on social
