Posted: Chess Set Up
Before we can begin to play our first chess game there is the initial Chess Set Up of the chess board that we need to understand. This Chess Set Up is good for every chess game we ever play so keep it in mind for the next time.
As you can see in the Chess Set Up graphic bellow the chess board consists of 64 squares divided into 8 rows and 8 columns. Each square has a unique coordinates of the crossing letter and number on the board. Before placing each of the chess pieces in its proper placement on the chess board we need to make sure that the board is positioned in a way that each player has a white square on his extreme lower right side.
When beginning the Chess Set Up scheme we will first place the kings of both armies. The black King will stand on a white square while the white King stands on a black square and are placed opposite of each other. We also notice that when the chess Set Up is completed the two armies are a mirrored image of each other in addition each of the pawns in the front line is supported by another more powerful chess piece behind.
After the Chess Set Up is completed it is time to determine which player gets the white army and which player gets the black one. The white army always begins the match. Normally one player takes a white pawn and a black pawn in his fists and the other players selects one hand to determine which of the army he gets.
If you are old enough to remember the Franklin Mint commercial for the “Civil War Chess Set”, you also remember that it ran in nearly every commercial break on your independent TV station for 2 excruiating years. I had the stupid thing memorized. Here’s Robert Klein’s send-up of the offer, music & video layed in by yours truly.
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