In these interactive slides, learners will

be able to:
1. Know the background of the game chess.
2. Recognize the benefits of playing chess.
3. Enhance learner’s critical thinking and
decision making skills thru the activity.
4. Apply knowledge of the rules in playing
chess.
 Table of Contents
• Nature and Characteristics of the Game
• Objective of the Game Chess
• Benefits of Playing Chess
• Setting Up Chess Board
• Setting Up Chess Pieces
• Chess Pieces & Movements
• References
 Nature of the Game Chess
• Originated in Northwest India called
Chaturanga – meaning four divisions of
Military- Infantry, Cavalry, Elephants and
Chariotry.
• From India, the game spread to Persia to
Europe.
• In 19th century- modern chess tournament
began.
• In 1886- 1st world chess Champion is
Wilhelm Steinitz.
 Objective of the Game

• The object of the game is to checkmate or

trap the opponent's king so that its escape
is not possible. If a king is threatened to
be captured, it is said to be in check, and
the player must remove the king in check
on the next move. If this cannot be done,
the king is said to be checkmate.
 Benefits of Playing Chess
1. Increases problem solving skills.
2. Develop critical thinking skills and
strategic planning.
3. Practice concentration skills.
4. Improved decision making skills.
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You unlocked the first chess piece activity.
Chess Pieces Chess Pieces
Movements Challenge Activities

Pawn P1 P2
Rook R1 R2
Knight H1 H2
Bishop B1 B2
Queen Q1 Q2
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Claim your next piece.

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horizontal or vertical straight line.
Hope you learned a LOT….
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how Rook moves and

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squares in one direction and one square at
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Are you ready for your next task?...

Yes or No
The knight can 'jump over' all other
pieces. It captures a piece by moving into
its square.
Click a black knight that can capture a white
Now. Click a knight that can check a king.
pawn.

That was EASY…

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Bishop moves in a diagonal straight line.
opponents.
Click a bishop that can capture a rook.

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Click a piece that can remove the check on
the black king.

Congratulations!!!
Try Again.
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Click the link below for a Free Chess Game
Pawns
Rooks
Bishops
Queen
King
Knights
https://free-chess.en.softonic.com
 References
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thespruce.com/illustrated-guide-to-chess-pieces
Stewart, W. & Lansky, F. (2011). The Benefits of Playing
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2017 from https://www. ichess.net/ 2011 /05/10/the-
advantages-benefits-of-playing-chess-for-both-
children-adults.
Synder R. (19991). Chess for Juniors: A Complete Guide for
the Beginner (McKay Chess Library). Random House
Puzzles and Games.