What are the basic rules of chess?

Chess is a game that is played on a square board of 64 squares, alternating between light and dark colors. Each player begins with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The objective of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king, which means trapping it in such a way that it cannot escape capture. The basic rules of chess include each player taking turns moving one of their pieces according to its specific rules. Pawns move forward one square, but can move two squares on their first move. Rooks can move in straight lines vertically or horizontally, bishops move diagonally, and queens can move in any direction. Knights have a unique L-shaped move, while the king moves one square in any direction. Capturing occurs when one piece lands on a square occupied by an opponent's piece, removing it from the board. Additionally, there are special moves like castling and en passant that further enhance the strategies and tactics of the game.

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