New players, primary school players
OPENING RULES 1. Open with a centre pawn.2. Develop with threats.3. Play knights before bishops.4. Castle as soon as possible.5. Avoid developing the queen too early.6. Do not move the same piece twice without a good reason.7. Use your minor pieces to fight for the centre.8. Maintain at least one pawn in the centre.9. Make…
Some to learn, some to test yourself and some just to enjoy Do you know this one? Or can you work it out? White to play and win See the position in the final list for the solution. Here’s the same idea in a real game. Black to move (click E7 to flip). again, answer…
Don’t panic! You need a clear head and a calm heart Defend threats You must spot and defend threats Don’t make weaknesses (if you can avoid it) Don’t help your opponent! Don’t open lines (if you can avoid it) Don’t help your opponent! Seek swaps Get the Queens off (if you can) Make blocks and…
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