Where does the white queen start?

On a light square.

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  1. Off the board
  2. On a dark square
  3. On a light square ✔

Why: The white queen starts on a light square, remembered as queen on her color.

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Answer: On a light square. The white queen starts on a light square, remembered as queen on her color.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    the white queen always starts on a light square
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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