Which piece is the most valuable on the board?

King.

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  3. Queen

Why: The king is most valuable because checkmate ends the game.

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Answer: King. The king is most valuable because checkmate ends the game.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    The king is the most valuable piece
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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