Frequently Asked Questions

How can a King avoid getting checked?
By capturing the attacking piece, place a piece between the attacking piece and the King or move the King away from the attacker.

What happens if a King is not checked and a legal move cannot be made?
The situation is called a stalemate and therefore the game is a draw.

What happens when the Pawn reaches the opposite end?
It is then promoted to another chess piece, normally as a Queen. It cannot remain as a pawn or become a King.

What is the main objective of chess?
The main objective of the game is to checkmate your enemy's “King”.

What are the pieces in a chess game?
In order to have a chess game, you need a chess board that has 64 demarcated squares and 32 chess pieces.

What do you call the highest level title that can be achieved by chess player?
The highest level title is called a grandmaster.