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How many pieces does each player start with?

16.

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  1. 24
  2. 16 ✔
  3. 8

Why: Each side begins with sixteen pieces, including eight pawns.

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Answer: 16. Each side begins with sixteen pieces, including eight pawns.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    each control sixteen pieces
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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