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How the Chess King Moves

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Kings move one square in any direction

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The King has the simplest move in chess. It can go one square in any direction. The diagram shows the possible moves for both the white King and the black King.

The King plods on the chess board, one square at a time.

  1. Kings move one square in any direction
  2. Kings are blocked by their own pieces

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