Learn English with EnglishCentral Kids
Learn English with EnglishCentral Kids
For children to learn a language naturally and permanently, it is essential to combine English with the activities they love! Vocabulary learned while playing mind games like chess sticks in children’s memories much more easily. EnglishCentral Kids transforms English learning into a fun adventure thanks to its interactive videos tailored for children, entertaining vocabulary activities, and 1-on-1 live lessons with native English-speaking tutors. You can also introduce your child to the world of EnglishCentral Kids to ensure they speak English with confidence through content tailored to their interests!
Names of Chess Pieces in English
Every piece on the chessboard has its own unique name and power. Here are the English equivalents of the chess pieces:
King
It is the most important piece on the chessboard. The goal of the game is to protect your own King while trapping the opponent’s King. It can move only one square in any direction.
Queen
It is the most powerful and flexible piece on the board. It can move as many squares as it wants vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
Rook
It is the most powerful and flexible piece on the board. It can move as many squares as it wants vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
Bishop
It is a piece that can only move diagonally. There are two Bishops in the game; one always moves on the white squares, while the other moves on the black squares.
Knight
It is the only piece that can jump over other pieces and it moves in an “L” shape. The word “Knight” comes from the medieval armored warriors. (A quick reminder: the initial “k” is silent!)
Pawn
These are the brave soldiers on the front lines of the board! A Pawn moves two squares forward on its first move and one square forward on subsequent moves. It captures enemy pieces diagonally.
Most Common English Chess Terms Used During a Game
You can use these English terms to express your moves during the exciting moments of the game:
Check
This is the state announced when you threaten the opponent’s king. It is the English equivalent of warning the opponent that their king is under attack.
Checkmate
This is the moment the game ends in victory! It refers to the situation where the opponent’s king is under attack and has no legal square to escape to.
Stalemate
The king is not under attack, but the player whose turn it is has no legal moves left to make. This situation ends the game in a draw (Pat).
Castling
A special defensive move where the king and the rook move at the same time.