Rule: The bishop (♗,♝) moves diagonally.

Here's a screenshot of the bishop's move:

Lichess tutorial: Bring the Bishop to the star

CAPTURE

Move your bishop diagonally to the location of an enemy piece to capture it.

Lichess tutorial: Bishop captures rook

PROTECTION

Keep your bishops safe by identifying the enemy pieces that's attacking them.

Lichess tutorial: Defend your bishop from threat

COMBAT

Take an enemy piece but don't lose your bishop.

Lichess tutorial: Bishop threatens rook

CHECK THE KING

To check your opponent's king, move the bishop to its location.

Lichess tutorial: Aim your bishop at the king

You need to know these basic moves of the bishop. Learn chess by playing it online at Lichess.org.