Rules
What is a move in chess?
- Rules
- Legality
- Result
Move is a rules concept: 1. A turn taken by one of the players, moving a piece to a new square (sometimes with the capture of an opponent's piece or the promotion of a pawn) or castling. In a game, verify the exact rule before making assumptions, because one detail can change the result.
What to look for on the board
- Whether the move is legal.
- Whether the rule changes the result.
- Whether a special case applies.
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