Chess Board Starting Position - Classic Setup for Beginners and Players #1660318 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the traditional initial setup of a chess game, with all 32 pieces arranged on an 8×8 board featuring alternating teal and white squares. White pieces occupy ranks 1 and 2 (bottom), while black pieces fill ranks 7 and 8 (top), following FIDE-standard orientation. Each side has one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns in their designated files.

Used on educational chess websites, tutorials, rule guides, and beginner strategy pages to illustrate correct piece placement before play begins; matches user intent to learn or verify standard chess setup.