I know... I know... I said no one has to learn openings. And you don't. You can skip opening theory entirely and still be a class b or higher player. But. BUT. If you familiarize yourself with just three openings that feel ok to you; that you'll p...
https://www.chess.com/terms/types-of-checkmates#two-rooks If you've got two pieces working together (so long as its not just a king and a bishop), you can get a mate. Click above to see a few handy little animations for some common mates that you...
All those pieces along your back row (rank) are "inactive" -- they're not involved in the game, they're not attacking many, if any squares, they're not ready to jump into a fray if needed. As you try to control the center, do so not just with your...
A blank board can be overwhelming. It helps to have a goal OTHER than "attack and win pieces." That's mid and end game stuff. Opening is all about gaining positional advantages. So make sure every move your make is focused on attacking center sq...
