Step 2. How the Chess Pieces Move. Each of the 6 different kinds of pieces moves differently. Pieces cannot move through other pieces (though the knight can jump over other pieces), and can never move onto a square with one of their own pieces.
The name York is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name York is: From the bear estate. Celtic Meaning: The name York is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name York is: Yew tree.
How did New York get its name? Quick Answer. In 1664, New York was named after the British Duke of York and Albany, brother of King Charles II and King James II. Originally, New York State was a Dutch colony named New Netherland, and New York City was New Amsterdam. Continue Reading.