Zoë Blade's notebook

Piece

In the context of chess, a piece is a chessman. Depending on the more specific context, this may or may not include the humble Pawn. (Synonyms include man and the uncountable wood. These terms always include Pawns — and, despite their gender, Queens.)

The pieces are:

Piece Value Royal Line Major Minor
King      
Queen 9  
Rook 5    
Bishop 3    
Knight 3      
Pawn 1        

Chess terms: Attacking | Capturing | Check | Hanging | Interposing | Line piece | Material | Piece | Reply