The goal in chess is to checkmate the opponent’s king. Players choose the openings according to their style, the prospect of playing an attacking game or the knowledge they have about openings. The development...
This post is a collaboration with Mr Andrew Crosby who is an expert in chess gambits. Andrew usually plays them in his games with great success. He is also a member of our virtual...
When beginners start learning chess, their coaches repeat “develop your pieces”. That is a fundamental rule in chess openings. Another universal principle in chess is: “Every rule has exceptions”. Although they seem to conflict,...
A game in which one player is defeated in less than 25 moves is considered a chess miniature. Reasons for such short games can be, for example, a) blunders, b) surprising novelties or c)...
In the initial part of the game, it is advisable to develop pieces and fight for central squares. That is what chess manuals and coaches recommend. Nevertheless, it is a player’s decision which piece...
