by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Strategic Exchanges Below we explore the topic of strategic exchanges, with an emphasis on creating a weak colour complex. How can white exploit the weak dark squares in the opponent’s camp? Exchanges as Critical Moments Every exchange results in a permanent change in...
by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Attacking the King Many of the world’s best players travelled to Vienna in 1907, for a tournament full of daring attacks on the king. How can black exploit white’s central king? Vienna 1907: Mieses’ Greatest Triumph At the beginning of the 20th century, Vienna...
by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Dynamic sacrifices Sacrifices in chess come in many different shapes and forms, and are useful in achieving a variety of goals. Below, we explore dynamic sacrifices, where the goal is to gain time, a lead in development, and/or an attack on the king. How can white...
by Elite Chess Blog | Chess Strategy
Bishops and their Habits Last week, we analysed the missing bishop and the resulting weak colour complex. Today, we explore further elements of bishop strategy: creating open diagonals and the power of the bishop pair. How can black make use of the active bishop pair?...
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Knights and their Outposts Knights are usually at their best when they have advanced outposts in the centre. Below, we explore the powerful relationship between knights and their outposts. How can black create an outpost for their knight? Outposts: Homes for Knights...
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