How to Set Up a Chess Board
By Edward Scimia, About.com Guide
The king is usually the tallest piece in a chess set, and typically has a cross on its head. Each king should be placed next to the queen of the same color. If your board has coordinates, the kings should be on the e-file.
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- The Board
- Placing the Rooks
- Placing the Knights
- Placing the Bishops
- Placing the Queens
- Placing the Kings
- Placing the Pawns
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