Understanding King Movement in Chess

This video from Kids Academy introduces the chess piece known as the king. Coach Rob explains the king's role as the leader of the chess army and emphasizes the importance of keeping the king safe while attacking the opponent's king. The video details how the king moves one step at a time in any direction and captures pieces similarly. It also covers strategies to protect the king from threats and avoid illegal moves that put the king in danger. The session concludes with a summary of the king's movement and safety strategies.

Who is the instructor of the Kids Academy Chess Course?

• Jane Smith

• John Doe

• Alice Johnson

• Robert Lazorczyk

What is the most important piece in chess according to the video?

• Bishop

• King

• Queen

• Knight

How can you identify the king on a chessboard?

• It is the shortest piece

• It has a crown

• It is the tallest piece with a cross or plus sign on top

• It is the only piece that can jump over others

How does the king move on the chessboard?

• Horizontally only

• One step in any direction

• Diagonally only

• Two steps in any direction

If a king is on e4, how many possible moves does it have?

• 8

• 4

• 6

• 10

How does the king capture pieces?

• By moving one step in any direction

• By moving two steps

• By swapping places with them

• By jumping over them

Which rook can the king capture if it is on e5 and there are rooks on d8 and f7?

• Both rooks

• Rook on f7

• Neither rook

• Rook on d8

What is an illegal move for the king?

• Moving horizontally

• Moving two squares forward

• Moving into a square controlled by an opponent's piece

• Moving diagonally

What should you do if your opponent makes an illegal move with the king?

• Politely inform them and ask to take it back

• Ignore it

• End the game

• Capture their king

What is a general rule of thumb for keeping the king safe?

• Place it on the edge of the board

• Move it frequently

• Keep it behind your pieces

• Place it in the center of the board