Chess/board setup
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Question
I've noticed that there's two different ways to setup your king. Either the kings are parallel or opposite of each other, could you please tell me which way is the proper or correct way to set them up?
Dont get confused my dear friend, i'll tell u a very simple way how to remember the positions.
Dont look at the king, instead look at the queen. The white queen must be placed in white square and the black queen must be placed in black square. The kings are placed at the adjacent squares respectively.
The white pieces are placed in rows 1 and 2, while black pieces are placed in 7 and 8 rows. therefore the position of white king is always e1 and the positon of black king is always e8.
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Satyajit Das
Expertise
Ask me anything related to CHESS. Give me a tricky situation,ask me any chess rule, or some tips to defeat your opponent, or any hidden moves. I'll give you the best answer available. I dont consult any software. I have my own way to analyze and i give you my mind. Please dont ask me any championship dates etc. For that better consult FIDE website.
Experience
I have been playing chess since 15 years. Gone through various phases of the game winning some and also losing some.longest winning streak:89 games.Won many championships and a registered member of Gameknot.com, chesshere.com, chess.com, chesscube.com
Education/Credentials
Engineer (Electronics and Communication).
Awards and Honors
State champion for three consecutive years. Under 19 chess champion, 2000. Awarded by AICF (All India Chess Federation).
Runner up in National Chess Championship, Dehradun.
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