ENDGAME TIPS: tip021
1. The king is a fighting piece and should be centralised and used actively.
6. Keep a flexible, sound pawn formation: avoid doubled, isolated and blockaded pawns.
Move pieces not pawns, and
(Hort) 6. Develop harmoniously! Play with all your pieces
This is an attack on the King’s-side, usually aiming at a castled King’s position A successful King’s-side attack needs: An advantage in numbers, space or mobility At some point, open lines against the King Speed, energy, and a willingness to sacrifice Kasparov shows all of these! Click […] to see list of games
4. Get a firm foothold in the centre and don’t give it up
* Take your opponent seriously if they are lower-rated, but don’t be overawed if they outgrade you. [Don’t look at your opponent’s rating if it takes the edge off your attitude.]