The board
64 squares, and a name for each
Try this lesson in Chess40Step 1
The chessboard has 64 squares, light and dark. It is set so that each player has a light square in the right-hand corner: light on the right.
Step 2
The columns are called files. They are named with letters, a to h, from White's left to White's right. This is the e-file.
Step 3
The rows are called ranks. They are numbered 1 to 8, counting from White's side. This is the fourth rank.
Step 4
So every square has a name: its file, then its rank. Where the e-file meets the fourth rank is the square e4.
Step 5
Tap the square d5.
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The squares: d5
Step 6
Now tap g2.
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The squares: g2
Step 7
Which corner square is the light one on White's right?
- h1
- a1
- a8
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Answer: h1