Radio Shack Talking E-Chess 60-2846 Owner's Manual page 5

Talking e-chess

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(queen) — can move any number of

squares vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. (The

queen's moves are a combination of the rook's and

bishop's moves.) The queen cannot move through a

square occupied by another piece.

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(king) — can move only 1 square vertically,

horizontally, or diagonally.

(pawn) — can move only 1 (or 2) squares

directly forward, except when capturing another

piece. It captures a piece by moving diagonally for-

ward 1 square, except when capturing en passant .

(See "Capturing En Passant " on Page 6). When it

moves from its original position, it can move 1 or 2

squares forward. On subsequent moves, it can only

move 1 square.

A pawn can be promoted to a higher-ranking piece.

See "Promoting a Pawn" on Page 6.

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The object of the game is to position your pieces so

your next move would capture the opponent's king,

and your opponent cannot move, protect the king,

or capture your piece. This is called checkmate.