What's the difference between blue and red chess pieces?

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Sometimes the chess boss will come with red horse knight or tower rook pieces as opposed to the regular blue horse pieces.

What's special about them?



Best Answer

It isn't obvious when you're using better weapons than your dagger (you usually do when you leave zone 2-3...), but red pieces have two hearts, while blue pieces have one.

The color scheme is not particularly obvious for queens, as they dress both colors, but here you go:

Zone  King  Queen  Rook  Knight  Bishop  Pawn  Queened pawn
 1    3 HP   1 HP  1 HP    1 HP    1 HP  1 HP          1 HP
 2    3 HP   2 HP  1*HP    1*HP    1 HP  1 HP          1 HP
 3    5 HP   1 HP  1 HP    1 HP    1 HP  2 HP          2 HP

* 2 HP if red



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What color chess pieces should I get?

Traditionally, we refer to the light and dark squares as white and black and, in fact, many traditional sets including the famous Staunton set are black and white. But they don't have to be. In the American chess association and in America in general, green and white is the staple choice.

Does the color matter in chess?

Color does matter even at the 2200 level. New In Chess observed in its 2000 Yearbook that of the 731,740 games in its database, White scored 54.8% overall; with the two most popular opening moves, White scored 54.1% in 349,855 games beginning 1.

Why are some chess pieces red?

One reason we have sets with red pieces is that it is a continuation of tradition. When ivory sets were still being made and weren't rarities, one side was dyed cochineal red.

Does it matter what color goes first in chess?

A beginner of chess learns the power of \u201cwhite first\u201d very quickly. They will see that an opponent will prefer the white pieces if given a choice. They feel a sense of empowerment even when they are playing a stronger opponent. For this reason, players who play white may be more motivated to win.



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