In chess which of the following may move only diagonally?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The Bishop.
- In chess, the piece that moves only diagonally is the bishop. The bishop can travel any number of squares along a diagonal, either forward or backward. Each player starts with two bishops, one on a light-colored square and the other on a dark-colored square.
- The bishop remains confined to the color of its starting square for the duration of the game. It is an important piece for controlling long-range diagonals and contributing to both defense and offense.