It is impossible to win chess with only one king. A naked king can only draw if his opponent exceeds the time limit, reaches stalemate, or both players are left with a bare king. Even in those cases, the king can still be killed, it's just that no winner has been determined.
It is possible to lose chess with only a king. If your opponent manages to capture all of your kings, then you have lost. However, if they fail to capture any of your kings, then you have drawn by rule. This happens very rarely however; most commonly occurring after several hundred years of play.
It is not possible to win or lose with a lone queen, although it can be captured every way you can imagine. If your opponent doesn't kill it, then it will survive until its next move. Unlike other chess pieces, a queen can never be taken captive unless she chooses to go into exile.
A lone knight is always captured on the first click. It cannot rescue another piece because there are no other pieces to rescue. If you want it to fight for you, you will have to give up one of your own knights.
A lone bishop can sometimes be saved by another piece. If there is no enemy piece within range, then it will walk over to you and join your side.
A player with a naked king does not automatically lose and may continue playing under contemporary rules. In rare cases, such as stalemate or if the opponent of a naked king exceeds the time limit, a bare king might play to a draw. If both players are left with a naked king, the game is over. A winner can be determined in several ways: the king can be captured, the king can escape, or the king can prove itself immortal by reaching home plate before its opponent does.
Nakedness cannot be removed even with a queen because a queen can only move one square at a time while a king can move multiple squares in one turn. A king can also attack from a distance using its cavalry while a queen cannot. Finally, a king can take any other piece as a shield and use it to protect itself while a queen must be taken by another piece first. A queen vs. king match ends in a win for the queen if she reaches home plate before her opponent does.
In addition to being the most powerful piece on the board, queens are given special treatment by law in many countries including France, where they are assigned the last rank of pieces (except when the king is attacked). This means that when two players are drawn up along the sides of the board, the queen will be given the opportunity to move first. The queen is said to "exercise its privilege" when doing so allows it to reach a friendly square before its opponent does.
Chess has just two players; the game might finish in a win, a loss, or a tie. A player wins when his opponent resigns or when he checkmates his opponent's king, which necessitates assaulting the king. That is why, even with the pawn's unique movements, it is impossible to capture a king. However, if the king is exposed while unprotected, then it can be captured directly. This is called "king-hunting".
King safety is one of the most important factors in determining how a game will end. If the king is attacked and doesn't get away soon enough, it will be checkmated. Conversely, if it manages to hide from its enemies, then it can escape back into battle. However, if it is not protected by any pieces, then it is easy prey for the first enemy attack. The king must therefore be guarded at all times, especially during attacks.
A pawn cannot attack nor defend itself, but it can give support to other troops. Therefore, a pawn fleetly advances along the board, seeking out enemy units and destroying them. Once it has helped defeat several opponents, it becomes eligible to join another unit on the battlefield. Pawns are very useful troops to have on your side because they don't cost anything to use and they can help destroy enemy units that may be threatening you with an attack. However, beware: once a pawn joins a combat group, it cannot be removed until the battle is over.
A king and a minor piece (bishop or knight) cannot win the game by itself since there is no method to checkmate with these pieces alone. The game is a foregone conclusion. However, there are times when these pieces can cause enough trouble for your opponent's king that they can win or lose the game.
A king and a bishop can win in two ways: 1 By blocking all of your opponent's possible escape routes with their own pieces; 2 By forcing their king into certain positions where it is checkmated. A king and a knight can also win if their enemy does not help them escape by using tactics or opening lines. If the king is not captured, it can always move to safety off the board.
A king and a rook can only win if their opponent's king is brought into contact with its own side-board. Then it becomes checkmated. Otherwise, it is a lost game for them.
A king and a pawn can only win by bringing their opponent's king into contact with its own side-board. Otherwise, they win by attrition - i.e., until their opponent gives up.
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