On the Subject of the Chessboard
Without pressure, chess can feel more like a game of tic-tac-toe. Also you have this chessboard handy. Cool!
| #5 is even* | SN ends in even | B | N | K | R | R | Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN ends in odd | B | R | K | R | R | Q | |
| #5 is odd* | SN ends in even | K | N | Q | R | Q | B |
| SN ends in odd | K | R | K | R | Q | N |
*Add the coordinate’s letter (a–f = 1–6) and its number and see if the result is odd or even.