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No, Bishops move only diagonally. One is always on the Black squares & the other will only ever be on White squares.

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No , the pawn moves forward in a straight line unless when capturing an opponent's chessmen diagonally or by 'En Passant' .

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Yes and no , some Chess pieces can move sideways whereas others may not - refer to the link below .

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No. Bishops can only travel diagonally.

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Can the king in chess steal sideways?

Yes, if he will not be in check when he takes the sideways square. The king can move into all the spaces 1 square from it taking a piece or not.


Can the king steal sideways?

No, in the game of chess, the king can only move one square at a time in any direction: vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. The king cannot move in a "sideways" direction as that would put it in check.


Can pawns move sideways in chess?

Pawns cant move sideways just like that..... they can move only while attacking some other piece.........


Can you move sideways when you are not a king?

no


In chess can pawns move sideways for any reason?

no it can only move forward... but if it makes it to the other end it can turn around and you get a player that was lost.


Is first check necessary for king to move?

Not in international chess, no!


In chess if the king is in check could you move another piece to save the king?

Yes.


In chess if the queen is captured can the king move?

Absolutely. The King or any other piece for that matter may move regardless of the fact that the Queen has been captured as long as the move is a legal move. Although, if your Queen has been captured and you haven't taken the other Queen, your King may not be moving for much longer as it is probably destined for a checkmate.


What is a checkmate move?

In chess, a checkmate move is a move that one makes that puts the opponent in a position where the king piece has nowhere to move.


Why is the queen so strong in chess?

The Queen is second only to the King in strength and power for she , with the exception of the Knight , can move like every chess piece since she incorporates the power of every chess-men's move .


In Chess why can't You castle when the King is in check if the King is safe after the move?

Because it's against the rules.


How do you switch your king with your rook on your game chess on your iPod touch?

Move your King 2 spaces first.