How to Set Up a Chessboard Correctly

Orient the board, arrange both sides, and put each queen on her colour.

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Turn the board so a light square sits at your right hand. Each side puts pawns on the row in front and pieces on the back row.

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Turn the board so a light square sits at your right hand. Each side puts pawns on the row in front and pieces on the back row.

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