Master Haines Q & A

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what is a good starter move for your pieces?

Start with 1e4 ,then look for a good opportunity to put one knight on f3 and the other on c3. Ask me this question in class, please, and I will have a more thorough response.

Sorry about taking so long to answer. I wasn't checking this spot. I will be more prompt in the future.

Is there a way to block checkmate?

Yes, play better earlier.

why is it nessesary to have a pawn on e5 in a Greek gift sacrifice master Haines

@ChessisTheBest to cover the escape square.

It doesn't have to be a pawn, though that is the easiest and most common. As long as White (assuming White is sacrificing) can control d6 and f6, the sequence will work.