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.