The 64 squares on the chessboard are alternately colored black and white.
Every chess piece moves across the board in a particular manner.
To win the game, checkmate the opponent's king.
Pawns advance one square, but they have initial two-square motions and capture diagonally.
Across the board, rooks go in straight lines, either vertically or horizontally.
Knights can jump over other pieces and move in a "L" shape.
You can move the king and rook together for protection by using castling.