The Queen

The queen moves like a bishop and a rook. Hence, it can move horizontally and vertically or diagonally. The queen, like a bishop and rook, cannot move over other pieces. The queen is the most powerful piece on the board because of her versatility and range.

Try it out! Select a queen in setup mode of the chess applet from the piece selection menu. Notice how she can move in any direction as many squares as you like. This is the most powerful piece in the game of chess!