
	Intro: Before you begin Step 1: Set up the board and prepare to play Step 2: Know the basics Step 3: Study the pieces and their movements Step 4: Consider your first moves Step 5: Learn about "castling" with the king Step 6: Memorize the special moves of the pawn Step 7: Know the difference between check and checkmate Step 8 Learn the ways to end the game

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Learn2 Play Chess (Continued)
Set up the board and prepare to play
Most beginner players quickly remember the setup of the pieces. It's easy if you think of the pieces getting shorter as they move away from the king and queen. The bishop is the tallest, then the knight, then the rook. But sometimes players have trouble remembering what order the king and queen go in. Just remember, the opposing kings are always "facing" each other along the same vertical line (see illustration), the queen always goes on her own color and the board is set up with a white square on each player's right side.Step 2