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What is Rank?

What is Rank?

Chess Terms : Rank Explained

What is Rank?

Chess Terms : Rank Explained

Rank

Rank refers to the horizontal rows of squares on a chessboard. A standard board has eight ranks, numbered from 1 to 8. Each player starts the game with all of their 16 pieces on two adjacent ranks. See also File.



Study Ranks 1 to 8Ranks 1 to 8
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