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Kings can move one space in ANY direction
If neither the king nor a selected rook has moved yet during the game then...
you MAY move the king two spaces towards the selected rook and then move the rook one space to the opposite side of the rook
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Is there any 16 moves rule in chess game?
No. There is a 50 move rule, however
Is the touch move rule used in international chess?
i think so
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.
How many times can you move a king in chess?
In chess a king can move one space in any direction (as long as the spaces are unimpeded and won't place the king in check or checkmate), so the king can potentially make 8 moves (once in any direction) during any turn.
Can the knight jump over the king in chess?
In chess, the king cannot jump over any squares. The king can move only one square at a time in any direction. The exception to this rule is castling, and a link to this related question can be found below.
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 .
How do you switch your king with your rook on your game chess on your iPod touch?
Move your King 2 spaces first.
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.
What is the objective of chess?
The objective of chess is to checkmate the king, where the king is in check by a piece and it cannot block the check, move to another square, or capture the piece checking the king.
