Week 1 answer key: How the pieces move

Lesson plan · Worksheet · Large print · Answer key · 12-week syllabus

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    1. Rxd7

    Rxd7. The rook slides straight up the d-file.

    Hint, if needed: Use your rook, to make a capture.

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    2. Bxg5

    Bxg5. The bishop travels along the diagonal c1, d2, e3, f4, g5.

    Hint, if needed: Use your bishop, to make a capture.

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    3. Qxd6

    Qxd6. The queen moves straight up the d-file, like a rook.

    Hint, if needed: Use your queen, to make a capture.

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    4. Nxc3

    Nxc3. Two squares up and one to the right.

    Hint, if needed: Use your knight, to make a capture.

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    5. exd5

    exd5. The pawn can’t go straight (e5 is blocked), but it captures one square diagonally forward.

    Hint, if needed: Use your pawn, to make a capture.

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    6. Kxd4

    Kxd4. The king steps one square diagonally. The knight has no defender, so it is safe to take.

    Hint, if needed: Use your king, to make a capture.

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