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What are the specific movements and strategic importance of the king and queen in a game of chess?
Updated: 3/16/2025
In Chess, the king can move one square in any direction, while the queen can move any number of squares in a straight line horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The king is strategically important as protecting it is crucial to avoid checkmate, while the queen is a powerful piece that can control a large portion of the board and is often used for attacking and defending key positions.
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