cannot fault you on any of these points - well done, you seem to have a great handle on the thing
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About Chess Pieces
King
Most important piece
Moves one square in any direction
If trapped (checkmate), the game is over
2. Queen
Most powerful piece
Moves any number of squares in any direction (straight or diagonal)
3. Rook
Moves any number of squares horizontally or vertically
4. Bishop
Moves any number of squares diagonally
5. Knight
Moves in an L-shape (2 squares one way, 1 square sideways)
Can jump over pieces
6. Pawn
Moves forward 1 square (or 2 on its first move)
Captures diagonally
Can be promoted to another piece if it reaches the opposite end