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Most chess players have a general idea of how to play the opening. However, they have problems understanding the middle-game strategies because it is not very straightforward and does not have a simple “opening idea” of developing pieces, putting the king to safety, etc. After reading this article you will learn seven most important principles […]
In this article, we will present you with a definitive guide in order to improve your tactics. Improving one’s tactics is the most important piece of guidance that a master can give to any player. The use of tactics is an essential component of the game. For a beginner player looking to improve tactics, it […]
Counterattack in chess is a concept that is underestimated or oblivious to many club players and obvious to Master level players. There are two scenarios where we get the opportunity to Counter-Attack. The first scenario is that the opponent attacks our pieces and the second scenario is of a direct assault on the king or […]
The humble bishop frequently appears as a seemingly constrained piece with diagonal movements. Underneath this apparent simplicity, though, is a world of strategic nuance and expansive potential. This article covers the fascinating world of “Bishop Moves in Chess.” We look at how this seemingly innocuous piece can have a big impact on the board, from […]
A specific move always catches the eye of the beginner in chess. This move at first sight looks so intriguing and bewildering for the new player that they immediately yell, “Hey, I think that’s not allowed!” Castling in chess has been a fascinating topic for debate in the chess community since time immemorial, from its […]
There are many games of chess being played each minute and even each second. There are players who play online blitz chess for fun and there are those who play standard 2-hour time control chess to make a living (they are called Grandmasters). You know there are chess databases that store many of the games […]
En passant in chess dates back to the age of the first chess evolution. This French phrase translates to “in passing” in chess. It enables a pawn to capture an enemy pawn unconventionally. Chess, in its early form, did not have special moves. Pawns could move freely only one square at a time.
Middlegame concepts rise in importance as a player grows in strength. How a player plays the Middlegame and Endgame directly correlates to their strength as a chess player. But learning the middlegame can be overwhelming as there are infinite possible interactions between the pieces. What we can do is we can break it down into […]
Want to be in control of your chess games? Want to create opportunities rather than passively reacting to whatever your opponent throws your way? One word. Initiative. That is the single thing you’ll need to be in the driver’s seat. Here are the 5 Steps to Gain Initiative in Chess.
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