You Want to Be a Great Tactician? Then Learn to SHAPE the Opponent First
“Chess is war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind.” — Bobby Fischer To win this war you need to impose your will on the opponent. You need to shape the opponent’s mind and...
View ArticlePawn Sacrifice! Winning at Chess the Adventurous Way. Episode 7
The beauty of a game of chess is usually appraised, and with good reason, according to the sacrifices it contains. Sarcifice – a hallowed, heroic concept! Advancing in a chivalrous mood, the...
View ArticlePawns, Charge Up! Episode 8
Charge! Military bugle call to execute a rapid progression into harm's way with a deadly intent We all have experienced the situation at the chessboard where we sort of get stuck and seemingly can’t...
View ArticleAvenues of Attack: Cut them Open or Cut them Off?
The secret of war lies in the communications. –Napoleon Bonaparte In a combat situation when lives are on the line, the lines of communications may mean life or death. Open and secure lines of...
View ArticleChess Strategy: Put Opponent on Horns of a Dilemma
The science of warfare tells you that you should set yourself and have a clearly defined objective during the conflict at all times and keep maintaining it for as long as it is relevant. A proven...
View ArticleAfter Artillery Advances Infantry. Episode 9
The Infantryman’s Creed I am the Infantry I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrant in peace. I am the heart of the fight whereever, whenever… Being able to use your pawns is among the most...
View ArticleA Story of the d5-Pawn. Episode 10
Remember “chess is 99%” mantra? Well, of course, you can’t do without employing your tactical weapons. Yet tactics and slashing of your shiny sword don’t materialize out of thin air. Tactics springs...
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