Q. I don't know how to play. Where do I find the rules of chess?
A. See 'ESSENTIALS' on the left and click 'How to Play'.
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Q. I need help on setting up the board (or on castling, on pawn promotion, on exchanging pieces, etc.). Where can I find this?
A. See the answer to the previous question: 'ESSENTIALS' -> 'How to Play'.
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Q. I know how the pieces move, but not much else. Where can I learn more?
A. See 'ESSENTIALS' on the left and click 'Basic Concepts'.
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Q. Do you have a chess FAQ or a Glossary?
A. We have both. Under 'Articles & Resources' to the left, click 'Reference'. You'll find the links for our FAQ,s our Glossary, and a few other helpful categories that are not displayed on our other pages.
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