What is Heavy Piece?
Chess Terms : Heavy Piece Explained
Heavy Piece
A heavy piece (or major piece) is a queen or rook. Heavy pieces are so called because they can deliver checkmate against a lone king with just their own king's assistance.
Chess Terms : Heavy Piece Explained
A heavy piece (or major piece) is a queen or rook. Heavy pieces are so called because they can deliver checkmate against a lone king with just their own king's assistance.