How many black squares are on a checker-board?

Total 32 pieces: 16 blacks , 16 whites.

The 16 Chess pieces are made up of 1 King, 1 queen, 2 bishops, 2 knights, 2 rooks, and 8 pawns. Every game of chess starts off with 32 peices (16 per person). 2 kings, 2 queens, 2, bishops, 2 knights, 2 rooks, and 8 pawns.