In this beginner chess lesson, students learn how the king moves in chess and why protecting the king is the most important rule in the game.

This animated lesson helps new players understand how the king moves and why it cannot move into check.

In this lesson you will learn:

♔ How the king moves
♔ Why the king cannot move into check
♟ Review of how pawns move and capture

By the end of the lesson, beginners will understand the king’s movement and the basic idea of protecting the king during the game.

This lesson is part of the ChessHeroes Animated Beginner Course, designed to help new players learn chess step by step through story and animation.