Rules & Special Moves  ·  Lesson 26 of 92

Who Moves First?

Which side always moves first in chess?

Choose the right answer

  1. Black
  2. White
  3. Loser of the last game
  4. Decided by coin flip
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White

White always moves first — which is why playing White is a tiny head start.

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This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.

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