Those are the moves that are likely to get you in trouble if you don’t see them coming. You want to watch out for any checks, captures, or threats that the opponent might make. Your Opponent's Move: It’s important to pay attention to what your opponent is trying to do each turn. The best way to get pieces active is to move them towards the center of the board. At the start of the game, most pieces can't move at all, and the knights can only move to two squares each.
Another great aspect of castling is that it helps your rook fight for the center.Īctive Pieces: An active piece has the potential to make many moves.
That way you can use your center pawns to fight for the center, but keep your side pawns back to protect the king in a castled position. Usually, the best way to secure your king is to castle. Protect Your King: King safety is the most important positional factor in chess. Once you've done that, it's time to move the queen and connect the rooks. You want to develop your knights and bishops and castle quickly. If you can control those squares, your opponent won't be able to find good squares for his or her pieces.ĭevelop Your Pieces : Take control of the game by developing your pieces rapidly to squares where they control the center. Try to attack those squares, e4, d4, e5 and d5 early in the game. Ĭontrol The Center: Put your pieces in the ideal position to control the most important part of the board-the center. Not what you're looking for? Go back to the video guide.
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