OPENING TIPS: tip096
(Lasker) 1. Do not move any pawns in the opening of a game but the King and Queen pawns.
12. Two bishops vs. B&N or N&N are usually a real advantage.
MEDNIS says ‘good technique’ means:
10. Do not place pawns on the colour of your bishop.
Don’t play a move with a one-move threat that can be easily stopped.
3. Move minor pieces out first, not your Q or RRs which can be attacked and lose time
“Now I have the pawn and the compensation.” –Roman Dzindzichashvili Material refers to the pieces and pawns on the board. Usually, if you have extra material, you have good chances to win We have a rough rule to work out who is ahead in material: a Knight or Bishop is worth about 3 Pawns; a…