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Every Chess Piece Explained in 8 Minutes (For Absolute Beginners)

NewNov 2, 2026 · ±8:25Watch on YouTube

Every chess piece explained for absolute beginners: how each piece moves, what it's worth, and the rules people mix up. Pipion, a pawn with executive ambitions, walks you through the board with quick "Your Move" checkpoints so you can test yourself as you go.

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In this lesson:
• The setup (light on the right, queen on her color)
• Pawn, rook, bishop, knight, queen and king
• The price list: 1, 3, 3, 5, 9 and priceless
• 3 beginner mix-ups + a lightning round

Next lesson: 7 "Illegal" Chess Moves That Are Actually 100% Legal

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