The queen is the most powerful piece in the game of chess and can move any number of squares vertically, horizontally or diagonally.
Each player starts the game with one queen, placed in the middle of the first rank next to the king.
She captures enemy pieces the same way she moves.
Because the queen is the strongest piece, a pawn is promoted to a queen in most cases.
The queen has MANY squares she can move to!
When the queen is on the side of the board, her movements are limited.
The queen can capture the knight.
The queen has many options to capture enemy pieces!
Now it’s time to practice! The queen is AMAZING at attack two pieces at once. Visualize using your mind. White to move and win in 1.
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