How to set up a chess board correctly?

Mondo Sports Updated on 2024-01-30

Chess is a popular intellectual game, and the correct layout of the chess board is the basis for playing the game. Below, we'll take a closer look at how to set up your chess board correctly.

1. The composition of the chessboard.

The chess board is made up of 10x9 squares, with a total of 90 squares. Among them, there are 10 horizontal lines, 9 vertical lines, and a total of 90 intersections. Each grid has a specific name, such as "River Boundary", "Nine Palaces", etc.

Second, the placement of chess pieces.

Before starting the game, the 32 pieces of chess need to be placed on the board. Red has 16 discs, and Black has 16 discs. Each chess piece has its own move, such as a horse walking a Japanese zigzag, a rook walking a straight line, etc. When placing the chess pieces, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1.Two red pawns (pawns) are placed on the river boundary and lined up in a row.

2.The two of Black's pawns are also placed on the river boundary, lined up.

3.Red's handsome is placed in the center of the ninth house, facing Black's check.

4.The red side needs to cross the river to protect the commander.

5.The red side of the horse jumps the zigzag.

6.Red's rook goes straight.

7.Red's cannon moves in a straight line and can be shot at a distance.

8.Red's pawns can only move forward one square before crossing the river, and can move one square left and right and one square forward after crossing the river.

9.Black's will be placed in the center of the nine, facing Red's handsome.

10.Black's taxi can only take a diagonal line to protect the general.

11.Black's sire can only walk diagonally, not across a river.

12.Black's rook goes straight.

13.Black's cannon moves in a straight line and can be shot at a distance.

14.Black's pawn can only move forward one square before crossing the river, and can move one square left and right and one square forward after crossing the river.

3. Precautions.

When setting up a chess board, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1.The board should be placed on a level ground and avoid tilting or shaking.

2.The pieces should be placed on the grid of the board, not elsewhere.

3.Each piece must be placed in a specified position and direction, and cannot be changed at will.

4.When placing chess pieces, you should pay attention to protecting your own handsome (general) and the opponent's general (handsome) to avoid being eaten by the opponent.

5.During the game, if you find a problem or damage to the board or chess pieces, you should stop the game and fix the problem in time.

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