Rule: The queen (♕,♛) can move to one or more squares horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Lichess tutorial: Bring the Queen to the stars

CAPTURE

The queen can capture an enemy piece like a rook or a bishop.

Lichess tutorial: Queen captures rook or pawn

PROTECTION AND COMBAT

Attack an enemy piece with your queen, but defend your own pieces too.

Lichess tutorial: Queen defends bishop

CHECK THE KING

A queen can check the enemy king with one move.

Lichess tutorial: Queen checkmates king

These are the basic moves of a queen. Learn chess more by playing it online at Lichess.org.