From Zero to Chess Hero | Free Chess Course for Beginners
How to Set Up a Chessboard | Step-by-Step Guide
In this lesson, you will learn how to set up a chessboard correctly before starting a game. This step-by-step beginner guide explains proper board orientation and the correct starting positions of all chess pieces.
In this lesson, you will learn:
- how to place the chessboard correctly
- where each chess piece starts the game
- how to arrange pawns and major pieces
- how to remember queen and king placement
- how to prepare the board for a real chess game
After watching the lesson, try setting up a chessboard from memory to build confidence and ensure every game begins with the correct position.
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📚 Course Lessons
Lesson 1
How the King Moves in Chess | Beginner Guide
2:25
Lesson 2
How Pawns Move and Capture in Chess | Beginner Guide
3:07
Lesson 3
How the Bishop Moves in Chess | Diagonal Movement Explained
2:03
Lesson 4
How the Rook Moves in Chess | Files and Ranks Explained
2:09
Lesson 5
How the Knight Moves in Chess | Easy Beginner Guide
3:35
Lesson 6
How the Queen Moves in Chess | Complete Beginner Guide
2:21
Lesson 7
Chess Piece Values Explained | Beginner Strategy Basics
3:22
Lesson 8
What Is Check in Chess? | Beginner Explanation
4:05
Lesson 9
What Is Checkmate in Chess? | Beginner Guide
3:35
Lesson 10
Chess Notation Explained | How to Record Moves
1:35
Lesson 11
How to Set Up a Chessboard | Step-by-Step Guide
0:53
Lesson 12
Beginner Chess Test | Check Your Chess Knowledge
4:51
