Learn about the total number of pieces used in a standard chess game, the main categories of chess pieces, their roles, and how they move. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step guide on how to count the pieces, the basics of chess pieces, their roles and movements, how to set them up, exploring the chessboard, and mastering the pieces, including how to develop strategies based on your available resources. It also covers analyzing the importance of pieces in the endgame.