OPENING TIPS: tip069
5. Generally move Knights straightaway to f3/c3 or f6/c6
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OPENING TIPS: tip099
ByDJCA(Nimzowitsch) 2. A pawn move must not in itself be regarded as a devloping move, but merely as an aid to development.
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ByDrDaveTopic page video OPENING How to start like a Grandmaster https://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/openings-advicehttps://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/opening-dos-and-donts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UAHjZsrVw0 Opening traps http://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/opening-traps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx7TmtMkg_U Next steps for U11s https://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/how-play-opening-2 TACTICS Tactics advice https://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/middlegame-tactics-adviceKnow all the basic tactics https://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/middlegame-tactics-advice#6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83oae4kRfnMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvr94Dinfr4 https://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/middlegame-tactics-advice (U11) A course in chess tactics http://devonjuniorchess.co.uk/content/course-chess-tactics Practice spotting tactics https://lichess.org/training Check after…
OPENING TIPS: tip158
ByDJCA(Fine) 10. Do not sacrifice without a clear and adequate reason, eg.:
* it secures a tangible advantage in development
* it deflects the opponent’s queen
* it prevents the opponent from castling
* it enables a strong attack to be developedHow good is your chess? 3
ByDrDaveCan you guess White’s moves in this game? It doesn’t matter if you don’t get them all — the main thing is to have a good reason for everything you play, and you don’t miss any chances for either side! Choose: Nc3 / Nf3 / Qb3 / Qc2? Nc3 / e4 / O-O / Bg5…