chess [1]

Game where two players move pieces around a board in order to "checkmate" the opponent (i.e., attack the king in such a manner that no escape is possible).

chessboard

Board divided into 64 black and white squares; the corner square on each player’s left must be black.

chess notation

Means of using letters and numbers to identify the chessboard squares; it is used to situate pieces, transcribe games, follow moves, etc.

black square

Dark-colored square; when the game begins, the black queen is on a square of her own color.

White

Pieces belonging to one of the two players; White starts the game.

white square

Light-colored square; when the game begins, the white queen is on a square of her own color.

Black

Pieces belonging to one of the two players.

queen’s side

Each of the pieces in columns a to d on the board.

king’s side

Each of the pieces in columns e to h on the board.