Take the Knight
Take the Knight Take the night, if it's on Black it can only move to White, and if it's on White it can only move to Black. It's as simple as that. Trace it's moves in a circle with it at the center. That way you won't be surpris...
The Tangled Web We Weave
The Tangled Web We Weave I asked (wrote a note to) the deaf, elderly man I play chess with to stop saying "STUPID" all the time. He berates himself. He gives no credit to the rhyme and reason of my game. He seeks the perfect crime. ...
Stop those Wild Horses
Try moving your pawns to squares that anticipate the opposing Knights second moves in opening play. For example: If playing Black, move c6 to counter N-f3 on the King side or f6 to counter N-b3 on the Queen side. This is an extension of the Car...
Target Fixation
Every chess player knows this moment. You are on the edge of something big, capturing a major piece, making a move to force checkmate, or anchoring important space. Then, seemingly, from out of nowhere your opponent strikes. He/she takes a Quee...