Chess Board Setup Diagram - Learn the Initial Position for Beginners #3894674 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the standard initial setup of a chess game, with white pieces occupying ranks 1 and 2, and black pieces on ranks 7 and 8. Each side has one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns arranged symmetrically. The board follows the rule that the bottom-right square (h1 for white) must be light-colored.

Used on educational chess websites, tutorials, or beginner guides to illustrate how to set up the board before play begins; matches user intent for learning chess fundamentals or verifying correct piece placement.