Zonas del tablero

The central area of the board, with d4, d5, e4, and e5 forming its core.

An outer board region formed by the a-, b-, and c-files or by the f-, g-, and h-files.

The half of the board formed by the e-, f-, g-, and h-files, where the kings begin.

The half of the board formed by the a-, b-, c-, and d-files, where the queens begin.

The rank closest to a player, where that side's king, queen, rooks, bishops, and knights begin.

The horizontal row numbered 1, located along White's side of the board.

The horizontal row numbered 7, where Black's pawns begin and a white pawn stands one rank from promotion.