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Chess is all about rules. Each uniquely-shaped piece has its own way of moving, each player takes turns beginning with white, and so on. Basic rules aside, several principles are then emphasized, such as developing quickly in the opening, cas... | Read More
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Today's post will be relatively short, but important: a position dictates the posible plans that can be taken. This may mean playing on the correct wing when the center is locked, or the more subtle use of pawns to cramp the enemy position, or per... | Read More
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Controlling the center is a key idea in chess, but a rather difficult to understand one. Seizing the center means being able to put pieces there uncontested. Moreover, when pieces are in the center, they can access the most squares. It logically ... | Read More
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I have decided to review what I have learned so far from Complete Chess Strategy 1 by Ludek Pachman by annotating the games analyzed in the book. Instead of copying or directly rephrasing his words, I'll do my best to do the full analysis in my ow... | Read More