| Chess is an interesting game and learning it is not | | | | include where the development of pieces will take |
| difficult. There are three phases of the game. The | | | | place. How the pawn moves should also be included in |
| first ten to fifteen moves make the opening phase, | | | | your plan. Importance should also be given to Move |
| then there is middle game and lastly the end game. | | | | Order. Usually, the pawn moves first, so that the |
| However it is not necessary that the game lasts | | | | centre is controlled properly. The knight moves next |
| through the tree phases. It can end before hand also | | | | as they have a less number of squares to develop. |
| if someone makes big blunders initially. All the three | | | | Bishop moves last as they can be developed at a |
| phases are played differently. One needs to develop | | | | number of squares. Castling should not be postponed. |
| the forces in the opening phase. This is done so that | | | | Do not move your queen initially. By doing this, you |
| the player becomes ready for the middle game. To | | | | are actually giving a chance to your opponent to |
| make yourself perfect in the game, you need to | | | | threaten your queen. Develop the heavy pieces also. |
| follow some basic steps. These steps are offered by | | | | When playing the opening game, you should keep |
| the world class chess players. Of course you need a | | | | certain things in your mind. Lets take an example if |
| lot of experience to master the art of playing chess. | | | | White moves first. In total there are 8 pawns, and |
| When you move a piece from one position to | | | | they can advance up to 2 squares. Other than the |
| another, it is said to have developed. So, | | | | two knights, the rest of the pieces cannot be |
| development is the most essential principle that is | | | | moved. The knights can advance to two squares |
| applied initially. When a piece is developed, its mobility | | | | each. White needs to remember the basic principles- |
| as well as the number of squares it controls | | | | first the development, then controlling the centre and |
| increases. You must complete the development | | | | finally formulating a plan. To start the development |
| before you put any plan to work. Development is | | | | one may also move the knight. 1.Nc3 and 1.Nf3 are |
| essential as it may also develop pressure on your | | | | also good moves. However do not place your knight |
| opponent by threatening one of his pieces. Complete | | | | on h3 or a3 as it is far away from the centre. Move |
| the development for it can lead to bad times ahead! | | | | the pawns first, so1.e4, 1 .d4 and 1.c4 is good choices. |
| Controlling the centre is very important as this is the | | | | Though 1.f4 move is suitable but it weakens the king |
| place where most of the strategic battles take place. | | | | slightly. Dont move the pawns a, b, g or h as they |
| A piece which is placed in the centre exerts big | | | | do not control the centre. Moves like 1.d3 and 1.e3 |
| pressure as it controls a number of squares, so it has | | | | are acceptable but they should not be usually made. |
| to be nicely placed. Central pawn moves are | | | | White has more options if white plays with 1.e4 and |
| preferred in comparison to side pawn moves | | | | BLACK respond with 1.e5. The White is queen and its |
| because the centre is controlled by the movement | | | | bishop that is placed at f1 can also move now. Next, |
| of the pawn. Regular piece development may also | | | | White should include all the basic moves like 2.d4, |
| help in controlling the centre. | | | | 2.Nf3, 2.Nc3, 2.Bc4. though there are some other |
| You should never postpone castling because king | | | | good moves also; these are considered the best |
| safety is very important. It increases the safety of | | | | ones! White should not move 2.Bd3 as it has some |
| the king and also helps in development of the rook. | | | | limitations. It prevents the pawns from making |
| To be on the safer side, you should go for short | | | | advances and bishops mobility is not increased. The |
| castling. You are giving an opportunity to your | | | | pawn needs to move so 2.Bd3 should not be moved. |
| opponent to attack your king in case you dont castle. | | | | This is just an example to show as to how you can |
| However there are cases, when you should not | | | | play chess by following some basic rules and using |
| castle. | | | | your own logic and judgment. These basic principles |
| Planning is the most important step. Make a plan in | | | | are not universal but you can use them to be on the |
| your mind and play accordingly. You plan should | | | | safer side! |