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November 22, 2005
The Ten Golden Rules of Chess
The following ten golden rules of chess are generally accepted and endorsed by every serious chess player, including grandmasters. However, these rules are completely subjective, they are really meant to be used as guidelines:
1. Open with either the e or d pawn.
2. Develop your pieces in order to make it difficult for your opponent to develop.
3. Develop knights before bishops.
4. Try to move each piece only once in the opening.
5. In the opening make only one or two pawn moves.
6. Do not bring your Queen out too early.
7. Bring your King to safety by castling as soon as possible and preferably on the king's side.
8. Play to get control of the centre of the chessboard. The centre consists of the squares d4, d5, e4 and e5.
9. Always try to keep at least one pawn in the centre of the chessboard.
10. Do not sacrifice your pieces without good reason.
While it is normally a good idea to follow the above rules remember that there are always exceptions. Follow the above rules and you will be on your way to becoming a well-rounded chessplayer; break them, and you may become the next Bobby Fischer!
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Posted by rene on November 22, 2005 1:57 PM
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