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The name of the first move played in a game of Chess is called the "opening move".
There are a total of 20 opening moves that can be played at the start of a chess game.
Each pawn has a possibility of moving either one or two steps forward creating 16 possible first moves with a pawn.
Both knights have two squares they can move to creating another 4 possible opening moves.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoCheck Mate. But this name only applies if the move results in a checkmate. Sometimes the final move in a game of chess does not result in a checkmate,; therefore it cannot be called a checkmate.
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∙ 15y agoIt`s called the first move. The first few moves are called the opening.
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What is a bad move in chess called?
A bad move in chess is called a "blunder".
What was the first computer that could play chess called?
The first chess computer that could play chess was called Deep Blue.
In chess can white undo their first move?
no
What is the move called when you switch the queen and bishop in chess?
This is not a legal chess move in keeping with the rules of chess . You may be thinking of Castling ~ see related link below .
What is a chess turn called?
A turn in chess is known as a "Move" ~ see related link below for a list of chess terms .
What is the french chess move?
it is called En Passant
Other than the pawn which piece can make the first move?
The knights can make the first move in chess.
Is first check necessary for king to move?
Not in international chess, no!
How many moves can a chess player make at the beginning of a game?
At the start of a game of chess only one move is allowed - White always makes the first move .
In a game of chess how many different choises can you make on your first move?
20
Can you skip in chess?
You can not skip your move in chess. You always have to move when it is your turn. If you have no legal moves in chess and it is your turn, the game is a stalemate.
What do they call the start of a chess game?
The "opening moves" begin a chess game. The first opening move goes to the player of the white pieces, followed by a defensive move by the player of the black pieces.
