The 4 Move Checkmate
The four move checkmate is one of the oldest tricks in the book, and it’s easy to use against beginning opponents who are unfamiliar with this technique. Because this move works best earlier on in the game, inexperienced chess players rarely have time to see it coming and are unable to prepare their defense strategies against it. Knowing this move is essential if you wish to defend your King properly against more experienced players. The two … Read entire article »
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50 Chess Strategies
Here we are discussing some basic strategies that can give you advantage, however microscopic it may be. Of course there is always exception to the rules, but exceptions occur much less frequently than the normal situations, don’t they? These strategies are described from White’s point of view, so what is good for White is bad for Black and vice versa. Pawn structures Pawns are strong when they are in a chain; try to avoid splitting them into isolated groups. Isolated or hanging pawns tend to be a liability, try to avoid at least till the end game. Pawn chain shapes that look like /\ (an inverted V) from your side tend to be stronger than those that look like a \/. Doubled pawns are weak, try to avoid getting them. If … Read entire article »
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