The KING can move a single square without restriction made But once he topples from his place, no ransom to be made.

The QUEEN as you might well expect's a dominating dame; She does most anything she wants and quite controls the game.

The BISHOP is a sly old fox, stragically oblique; if there is trouble on the board, he is not far to seek.

And some are fascinated by the most eccentric KNIGHT who gallops rather awkwardly but loves a bloody fight.

The stately ROOK's a mighty piece and mainstay of the force; he'll beat the bishop anytime and overwhelm the horse.

But never understimate the powers of the PAWN who can promote into a queen and put a kingdom on!