For a beginner, the game of chess can seem a bit overwhelming. There are a great deal of rules and strategies that can’t be learned in just one sitting. When you break it down to its core though, success on a chessboard doesn’t look too different than it does on a basketball court.
You have varying degrees of role players, and versatile stars. Every piece has a specific job to do, but there are those that bring value in different ways. The pawn, for example, is like the Stay-Ready group. Their role is well-defined and they don’t stray too far from it.