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Is it good to Castle?
Hi Magpie10. The only generality about chess is there are no generalities. Indeed, chess would be a dull game if there was a short list of rules to follow. The answer to your question “is it good to castle?” Is USUALLY, but not always. A generality is only a generality and is no substitute for taking a good look and think about your position. Every position has its own unique features.
What about other generalities? Is a bishop better than a knight in an open uncluttered position? USUALLY, but not always. Take a careful look at your position a
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