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Chess Pieces

Here are the six different chess pieces for each color.

WhiteBlackUS NameEurope NameIndia Name
KingKingRaja (राजा)
QueenQueenRani (रानी)
RookCastleHathi (हाथी)
BishopFou (France)Oont (ऊँट)
KnightKnightGhoda (घोड़ा)
PawnPawnSipahi (सिपाही)

Each piece moves in a special way. Let’s see how!