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I walk along this quiet secluded beach, my mind wandering in a daydream while my feet leave a trail behind me. A gentle breeze wisps around me, tantalizing me with a soft caress. Something is not quite right. A chill takes hold of me, goose bumps rippling along my arms. I look around. Observing. Wondering […]
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Endgames – Introduction, Fundamental Principle, Basic Considerations, Types, Basic Rules, Principles, and Guidelines, with extensive review of King Opposition. Endgames – Introduction to Positional Themes. Review of King & pawn v. King and Rook & King v. King basic endgames within context of positional themes. Other Endgames section tutorials currently available only in pdf format. (Note: Most basic […]
Black to Move-What Should Black Not Do?
DIAGRAM CCKM-P19 a b c d e f g h 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 a b c d e f g h Click Down Arrow to Choose Auto Play Speed 0123456789 Move: scroll down for notated solution [you may click on a move notation […]
I. Basic Moving and Capturing. The King is one of the three multilinear pieces. The King is the most powerful piece on the chessboard – this should be obvious because it cannot be captured and removed from the chessboard. The King’s power comes to the forefront especially in endgames, when it may be brought forth […]
I. Basic Moving and Capturing. The Queen is one of the three multilinear pieces, and is the strongest piece on the chessboard from the standpoint of being able to move, attack, capture, and generally to create havoc for the opponent. While the Kings are the most powerful pieces on the chessboard, the Queens are second in […]
The following is my list of recommended readings. The first book was one recommended to me by my chess coach, Don Steers. I think it is perhaps the best book I have seen for beginners to develop the concepts surrounding openings, and indeed for players in general to use as a review and brush up […]
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