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    Chess: A journey of strategy and skill

    By Anujj Trehaan
    Dec 13, 2024
    03:31 pm

    What's the story

    Chess is an eternal game that exercises the brain, refines strategic thinking, and strengthens decision-making abilities.

    It's a war of intellects played on an eight-by-eight square battlefield where two opponents maneuver pieces with the sole objective of capturing (checkmating) the adversary's king.

    This game transcends mere tactics; it's a ballet of intellect, anticipation, and patience.

    So, ready for this exciting adventure to conquer the world of chess?

    Board basics

    Understanding the chessboard

    The chessboard, your battlefield, is made up of 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid, with alternating light and dark colors.

    Each square has a unique coordinate, designated by its row (one to eight) and column (a to h).

    Get to know this landscape well, it's the key to formulating your strategies.

    Pieces Power

    Knowing Your Army

    In chess, each player starts with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns.

    Bishops move diagonally, knights in an L-shape, rooks straight across or down, queens combine rook and bishop moves, kings step one square any direction, and pawns move forward but capture diagonally.

    Understanding these moves is crucial for strategizing.

    First steps

    The opening moves

    First moves are crucial for establishing your mid-game position.

    Novices should move the e2 pawn to e4 or the d2 pawn to d4, opening lines for bishops and queen and initiating center control—a fundamental chess strategy.

    Resist the temptation to bring your queen out too early or move too many pawns, which can inhibit development.

    Safety first

    Protecting your king

    Beginners often ignore the safety of their king.

    Castling not only provides a safe shelter to the king but also brings one of the rooks into the game.

    It's important to castle as soon as you can, but only while keeping an eye on your opponent's threats.

    Chess isn't all about offense; a smart defense and a solid strategic foundation are key.

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