Identifies how the game pieces in this game cam move- like a Chess Rook.

In chess, a Rook can move in any adjacent direction one or more spaces. It cannot move diagonally.

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Signifies the King, your Majesty. In a Monarchy, there can be only one..

In Chess, and in many variations, the King can move one space in any orthogonal direction.

To capture or eliminate the King is often the objective, making it the most important piece to protect.

In other games like Draughts, a.k.a. Checkers, a pawn promoted to King has special powers.

Signifies that all pieces can only move in a diagonal direction.

In the game of Chess, a Bishop can move one or multiple spaces in any diagonal direction.

Signifies her Majesty, the Queen.

In the game of Chess, the Queen is the most powerful piece. She can move and attack in one or any number of spaces in any orthogonal direction.

Signifies that game pieces move like Chess Knights.

In the game of Chess, a Knight has a special dance move- 2 steps forward and 1 step to the side, in any of its adjacent directions. Often referred to as a ‘7’ or ‘L’ pattern.

The most impressive and flexible game piece. A Pawn rarely stands alone, it knows there is strength in numbers.

Chess Pawns have unique abilities, in that it can move 1 or 2 moves forward to start, and moves forward 1 space there after. It attacks to the diagonal positions in front of it, and it can be promoted in rank if it reaches the back line. It also has a less commonly known attack called ‘En Passant’ in which it can strike thin air and crush an enemy pawn. Look it up, you will want to try it in your next Chess match.

Beyond the game of Chess, Pawns a.k.a. Stones represent all game pieces. A generic Pawn can represent a big horned ram, a marauderous Viking, a beautiful dancer, a monkey in space, or anything the imagination can think of.

A Pawn can have a multitude of powers and abilities. Some leave foot prints, others can collect treasure. Some can leapfrog over others pawns, and some will just stand there protecting another piece.