To win a game of chess, sometimes you just need to understand the principles. By learning to know certain moves and reading your opponent, you can protect the King effectively, attack your opponent, and be victorious.
If you already know the basics of the game of chess, continue reading to find out how to win!
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Part 1 of 4: Winning As a Beginner
Step 1. Understand the value of each piece and protect it accordingly
The king is the most important piece of chess because you will lose if your king falls into the hands of your opponent. However, the rest of the chess pieces are not ammo you can throw away at will. Based on math and chessboard geometry, certain pieces are always more valuable than others. Keep in mind the ranking of the chess pieces when picking up the opponent's pieces. For example, don't sacrifice a high-value Fort just to get your opponent's Horse.
- Pawn = 1 point
- Horse = 3 points
- Minister = 3 points
- Fortress = 5 points
- Queen = 9
- Chess pieces are sometimes called "materials". To win the game, you need high quality materials.
Step 2. Understand the purpose of a good opening move
The opening moves are the first few moves in the game. These moves will determine the general strategy and the position you will take until the game is over. The goal of the opening move is to expand or move as many high-value chess pieces as possible from their starting position. There are several key considerations in a good opening move:
- Move your pieces to the center of the board while opening a path for stronger pieces to move easily. The most common efficient move is to move the pawn in front of the King and Queen two squares forward. Only do this move if it doesn't harm your King and Queen after your opponent has made the move. This opening expands the Minister, speeds up castration and, with the right moves, sets up a formation that leans toward defense rather than attack.
- Your opening moves depend on the color of the chess pieces you are playing. Since White moves first, try to attack and control the game. Black should have waited and let White make mistakes before starting to attack.
- Never move the same piece twice unless the piece is in danger. The more chess pieces you move, the more reactions your opponent has to take.
- Don't move the pawns too much. The goal of the opening move is to efficiently develop the main chess game. Meanwhile, moving too many pawns can give your opponent a tempo advantage.
- Try to move the Queen, but not too early. Many beginners make the mistake of removing the Queen too early, leaving her vulnerable to attacks and having to be moved again, which makes you lose the tempo of the game.
- Keep those principles in mind and take a look at the list of opening moves used by Grandmasters in modern tournaments.
Step 3. Think 4-5 steps ahead and use each step to form more complex attacks
To win a match, you must always think a few steps ahead, form complex long-range attacks to beat your opponent. Your opening moves will determine the rest of the game, directing you to your first attack or helping you control a certain part of the chessboard. The best way for a beginner to learn to plan a move is to practice using common opening moves:
- Ruy Lopez is a classic opening move that allows Ministers to move and attack. Move the pawn in front of the King two squares forward, then the Horse to the F3 (White) square. Finish by pushing the Minister until he is exactly one square in front of the opponent's pawn.
- English Opening is a slow, flexible opening motion. Move C2's pawn one square forward, then follow with G2's pawn to free the Minister next to the King (if Black moves to the center) or the Horse next to the Queen (if Black moves to the side).
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King's Gambit.
Used by Grandmasters since Bobby Fisher. This movement can immediately remove the balance of novice players. Move the two King pawns (E2 & F2) two squares forward. Black will generally attack early because it senses you've been exposed, but your pawn walls will quickly hold your opponent back.
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try Queen's Gambit to control the center of the board. White moves the Queen's pawn to the D4 square to push the black pawn to the D5 square. White generally counters by moving the Minister's pawn to C4. This maneuver takes the game to the center of the board and opens a path for your Queen and Minister.
How to overcome Queen's Gambit is French Defense. As Black, start by moving the King's pawn to E6. White will generally respond by moving your Queen's pawn to D4 and allowing you to fight back by moving your Queen's pawn to D5. Now you have opened a path of attack for your Minister. If White eats your Queen's pawn in box E6, it means the opponent is leaving the King and the opponent may move the Horse to C3. Move your Minister to box B4 to pin the Horse.
Step 4. Try the Scholar's Mate four-step strategy to win the game fast
This trick will only work once per player as smart chess players will recognize this trick and try to get out of the trap. Scholar's Mate is a good way to fight off rookie players and take control of the game quickly.
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As White:
Move the King pawn one square (E7-E6); Minister of the King to C5; Queen to F6; Queen to F2.
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As Black:
Move the King's pawn one square (E2-E3); Minister of the King to C4; Queen to F3, Queen to F7.
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Against Scholar's Mate:
Get your Stance out to block Scholar's Mate --most likely the opponent will not sacrifice his Queen just to take your Horse. Another option is to use a similar move, but don't move your Queen forward, leave it in box E7, in front of your King.
Step 5. Take control of the center of the board to control the game
Your main concern when playing chess is how to control the center of the board, especially the four squares in the middle of the board. The center of the board is important because you can attack in all directions from here. You will be able to control the speed and direction of the game. For example, a Horse has eight potential moves if it stands in the middle of the board, but only 1-2 corners. There are two general ways to do this.
- Supported Middle is when you move slowly to the center of the board using a few chess pieces. Horses and Ministers support from the ledge. Both can move and protect you from attacks. This kind of slow progression is more commonly used.
- Using the Flanks is a very modern tactic to control the center of the board from the edge of the board. Rooks, Queens, and Horses are on either side of the board so it's impossible for an opponent's chess piece to move to the center without being picked up by you.
Step 6. Develop your chess pieces one by one
After making your opening moves, you should start developing your attacking position. Allow enough wiggle room for each piece so that the pieces can move out of their box.
- Unless forced, the best method is to move the pieces in turn. Don't move the same piece twice, unless you have to defend the piece or attack.
- However, you don't have to move every chess piece. Advancing all the pawns won't help you win as this will actually cut the line of defense protecting your King.
Step 7. Learn how to cast a cast
Casting is the process of swapping the position of a King for a Fort and using the Fort to protect oneself from attacks. In front of the King, you also still have a row of pawns to protect you. This tactic is very effective especially for beginners. To do so:
- Clear the path between the King and the Rook by moving the Minister and the Horse (and possibly the Queen). Try to maintain the arrangement of the pawns as much as possible. You can choose either side.
- In the same turn, move the Rook and King at the same time, when the two meet, swap the positions of the two chess pieces. So if you castrate on the King's side, your King will occupy the G1 box and the Rook will be in the F1 box.
- Remember that the King and Rook must not move once before casting. If the King or Rook has moved, the player may no longer cast the cast.
- One of the things that will help you win the game is your ability to read your opponents without letting them guess your moves. Don't move until you're absolutely sure it's the right move.
- Always plan a few steps ahead. This means that you know the move choices of each piece and are able to predict how your opponent will react to your moves. These skills are not easy to acquire and if you want to master them, you will need to practice a lot.
Part 2 of 4: Winning As an Intermediate Pemain
Step 1. Watch your opponent's moves carefully
Which chess pieces did they develop and which side did they choose? If you were a co-star, what long-term strategy would you plan to do? After determining your own basic plan, you should adapt it to your opponent's strategy. If your opponent is defending, keeping the pieces close to his side to prepare for an attack, ask yourself what your opponent's ultimate goal is. Is there a way you can undermine or delay your opponent's plans? Is your opponent superior and do you have to retreat to defend the precious chess pieces, or can you put pressure on your opponent?
Step 2. Know when to swap pieces
Swapping chess pieces is an easy option when you have an advantage in terms of chess points, such as sacrificing a Horse to take the opponent's Queen. However, the decision to swap chess pieces will be more difficult to make when you are facing two chess pieces with almost the same points. Generally, you should not swap pieces when:
- You excel in position, you control the center of the chessboard and the progression of the game. If you have fewer pieces of chess, you will not have the advantage and it will be easier for your opponent to defend against your attacks.
- Opponent is pinned in the corner. If the opponent is trapped, they will find it difficult to move or maneuver a lot of chess pieces, but if the number of pieces is reduced, the opponent will be able to escape.
- You have fewer pieces of chess than your opponent. If you have more pieces and you and your opponent are in a draw, start picking up your opponent's pieces. You will open new attack paths.
- You will align the pawns. Pawns aligned means that you have one pawn in front of the other. This makes both pawns less useful and fills the sides of your board. However, if you can make this happen to your opponent as a side effect of swapping chess pieces, this move will work for you.
Step 3. Always plan 5-6 steps ahead
This is easy to say, but hard to do. However, to win chess matches on a regular basis, you have to get used to thinking long term. Each chess piece you move must have the same three targets. If you keep these goals in mind, you'll find it easier to improvise your plan to win the game:
- Develop multiple chess pieces (Rook, Horse, Queen, Minister) quickly and often. Remove the chess piece from its starting position to open your move options.
- Control the center of the board. The center is where the main action in the game is.
- Protect the king. Even if you have the best attack strategy, if you leave your King exposed, you will lose at the end of the match.
Step 4. Make the most of your advantages and don't rush
The main point of chess is momentum, and if you have it, keep it. If your opponent simply reacts to your move and can't make any attacks, don't rush and pick up your opponent's chess pieces little by little. Remember, you can win some moves, but still lose the match in the end. Don't move in if you're open to a counterattack. You're better off picking up your opponent's defensive chess pieces, controlling the center of the board, and delaying attacks until you're sure that your attacks can knock out your opponent.
Step 5. Learn how to trap chess pieces
Trapping means holding back certain pieces so that your opponent can't use them effectively without having to take them. This kind of passive combat is a good way to control the game and help you get the hang of your opponent. To do this, see where certain pieces of chess can move. Generally, chess pieces that have a limited selection of moves are the best choices for trapping. Instead of attacking, position your pieces so that you can trap certain pieces. Wherever the chess piece goes, you'll be able to pick it up. This kind of trap effectively renders the chess pieces useless.
Taking a hostage is when you give your opponent a chance to take your chess pieces. However, your opponent knows that you can take their chess pieces back. Your opponent may decide to take your pieces or not -- the most important thing is that you control the game
Step 6. Learn to launch a fork attack
In this move, one chess will attack 2 or more opposing chess pieces. Planning and launching a fork attack is a powerful way to win chess pieces and outperform your opponent. For example, if you attack the King and Queen at the same time, your opponent has no choice but to give up the Queen thereby giving you the upper hand which is usually enough to win the game. However, when trying to perform a fork attack, consider the following:
- The fork attack is easiest to do with the Minister because his unusual moves allow him to attack several of the opponent's chess pieces hidden behind other pieces.
- Try to launch a fork attack on the most important chess pieces. The best fork attacks are attacks between the King and Queen. This attack is also known as a royal fork.
- A fork attack is most effective if it can force the opponent to react immediately such as attacking the Queen or incapacitating the King.
Step 7. Evaluate each move objectively
You have to look at the chessboard as a whole and evaluate every possible move you have. Don't just move just because you have to. Move slowly to find the best opportunity at each step. Good moves in chess are largely determined by the context. However, there are a few questions you can consider before moving on to determine if this is the right move:
- Is your position safer than before?
- Is the position of this chess piece, King, or another important piece of chess exposed?
- Will your opponent be able to threaten your pieces quickly, make you back off, and lose chances?
- Will this move put pressure on your opponent and react to your attack?
Step 8. Clear the opponent's chess pieces as a unit
Keep control in the center of the chessboard, but you still have to attack as a unit. Imagine your chess pieces as part of an orchestra. Each chess piece has its own benefits, but they work better together. By clearing your opponent's pieces, you have a greater chance to checkmate without being threatened by other pieces. Two or three support units will ensure that you have the upper hand in terms of materials.
Step 9. Always protect the Queen using a Minister or Rook
The queen is the most powerful chess piece. There is almost no reason to trade the Queen for an opponent's chess pieces or even an opposing Queen. Queen is the most versatile attacker and must be used effectively. Always protect and support your Queen because most players will sacrifice anything (other than their Queen) to take your Queen.
The queen will only be able to reach her optimal potential if supported. Most players will be watching your opponent's Queen so use your Queen to force your opponent's chess pieces to fall in the path of your Fortress, Minister and Horse
Step 10. Do not close the path of the Minister using your pawns
Ministers attack from a distance and it is very important to use both of your Ministers to control the board especially early in the game. There are many opening move strategies you can learn, but the general goal is to open a path for the higher value pieces to move freely.
Moving your pawns to D4/D5 or E4/E5 will open your Minister path and help you control the center of the chessboard. Quickly take out Ministers and use the Minister's ranged feature while developing Forts and Queens
Part 3 of 4: Win as an Advanced Player
Step 1. Think about the whole game from the very beginning
Chess generally has three acts. The three of them are very connected. The best players always think 10-12 steps ahead and develop 3-4 strategies simultaneously depending on the moves the opponent takes. They understand that the moves and pieces they move in the early rounds will significantly affect the end of the game. Therefore, they will adjust their plan of action.
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Opening:
This is when you define your style of play. The first four to five moves you take will quickly develop lots of chess pieces and start a fight in the middle of the board. You can choose to attack, bring the fight to the forefront of your opponent, or defend, waiting for your opponent to make the first move.
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Middle Game:
This Act is used to prepare the End Game. You swap pieces, fight for control of the center of the chessboard, and prepare 1-2 attack strategies that you can use whenever needed. The current exchange of chess pieces may be beneficial, but you should understand how losing certain pieces affects your chances of winning.
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End Game:
There are only a few chess pieces left in this round and they are all very valuable. This may appear to be the most dramatic of chapters, but actually most of the moves have been made -- the player who "wins" Middle Game will ultimately have the best material and can close the game checkmate.
Step 2. Prioritize Ministers over Horses in Endgame
At the start of the game, the Minister and the Horse are evenly matched in power. In the final round, the Minister can move quickly across the chessboard, while the Horse can only move slowly. Keep one thing in mind when trading chess pieces -- Ministers may not be useful in the short term, but are a valuable asset at the end of the game.
Step 3. Take advantage of the amount of pawn power on an empty chessboard
Pawns seem useless, but are actually important as the game progresses. Pawns can support stronger chess pieces, create pressure, and shield the King. However, these benefits will be lost if you align your pawns early in the game (placing two pawns in a vertical line). Bring your pawns closer together and let them support each other horizontally. When there are only a few chess pieces left on the board, promoting a pawn to Queen will help you win the game.
Step 4. Know when the game should end in a draw
If you're short on materials and don't have the chance to checkmate with the pieces you have, you should try to end the match with a draw. In competitive chess matches, you need to be aware of when you lose your chance to win (you only have a King, one pawn and maybe 1-2 chess pieces, your opponent is chasing you, etc.) There are several ways to avoid defeat and end the game in a draw even when you seem hopeless:
- Perpetual Check or continuous checkmate is when you force your opponent to stand in a position that doesn't allow them to checkmate. You don't need to trap your opponent in checkmate. You just have to immobilize your opponent and if your opponent keeps moving he will be in checkmate. Often done with an attack on the King, leaving the opponent caught between attack and defense.
- Stalemating or creating a stalemate is when the King is not in checkmate, but cannot move without being caught in checkmate. Since a player is unlikely to be willing to enter into checkmate position, the game will end in a draw.
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Threefold Repetition:
if the same position is repeated three times or will occur at the start of the next move, the player can claim a tie.
Step 5. The fifty move rule:
If 50 moves have been taken, but no chess pieces are drawn or no player is in checkmate position. If this is the case, you can request a draw. If both players only take the same move three times in a row (because they were forced to step back and forth), this is also a tie.
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Lack of materials or lack of materials. There are several scenarios that make victory physically impossible:
- Only two Kings left on the board
- King and Minister against one King
- King and Horse against one King
- King and two Horses against one King
Step 6. Practice using chess problems in your spare time
You can improve your skills without having to face opponents. A chess problem is an example of a chessboard that requires you to checkmate using only 1 or 2 moves. You can practice using the 100 problems through the book, against the computer (the chess problem in Windows 7 has 10 levels), or online, and after some time, you'll start to learn about good positions and clever attack modes. While you may never encounter a board situation that is exactly the same as the chess problem example, it can still help develop your skills to see all possible angles of attack and how to manage chess pieces well.
Look for chess problems online or borrow a book on chess strategy from the library. Both are likely to provide chess problems to practice
Part 4 of 4: Winning As a Highly Skilled Player
Step 1. Learn to attack
As awkward as it sounds, attacking is a powerful way to win the game. Attacks will have a large effect on the opponent and can make them feel restless.
- Try to detect the opponent's mistakes. If you suspect your opponent is making a mistake, start attacking him.
- Attack the chess pieces, open their positions, and try to attack them with your every move. You will find it easier to attack the more you practice.
- If there are no more attacking moves, fix your position and launch another attack on the next move.
Step 2. Confuse your opponent
If your opponent gets confused, they will get frustrated and feel hopeless. There are many ways to do this:
- Make unexpected moves. For example, when your opponent expects you to take a certain move, try to find a different move. Of course, don't choose that step if it's bad. Look for moves that are good, but also unexpected.
- Make the position of the chess pieces more complicated. Make the game more tense, don't swap pieces, and try to keep more of your pieces intact. Although this method may also confuse you, the more you practice, the more you will get used to it and you will be able to win the game.
Step 3. Learn the principle of 2 weaknesses in the late game and late mid game
This is when you attack 2 weaknesses on opposite sides of the chessboard. For example. Attack the weak pawns on one side of the board and try to move the pawns that have moved further lanes on the other side.
- If you can't find your opponent's weaknesses, try creating them. Start by blocking the movement of the opponent's pawn (get your pawn close to the opponent's pawn) and try to see what the opponent will do.
- Make sure the position of your chess pieces supports.
Step 4. Block the opponent's plans
This technique can be found in many books, and is a classic technique for beating master level chess players. This technique is called prophylaxis.
- To hinder your opponent's plans, you must first find out. Think about what you would do if you were in his position.
- Once you've found a good plan for your opponent, find a way to block it. Try to do it as effectively as possible.
Step 5. Study the basic principles, rules, and ways of playing chess over time
Sometimes, learning high-level techniques can make you forget the basics of chess that are most important as a beginner.
Take notes while studying chess. After that, review what you learned
Step 6. Find a high-level chess coach to teach you
Finding a high-level chess coach is very important if you are an advanced chess player. Look for international grandmasters and chess masters to train you. Try to find someone who has a lot of experience.
Listen to your coach's directions. If he tells you to do a tactic, follow it. They are very experienced in this field and know the right way
Tips
- Never harm your Queen because the Queen is the most valuable piece of chess.
- Go ahead as a group. If you must attack, make plans to regroup.
- You can play online games that offer instructions on how to move. Pay attention to the hints offered because they are useful when you are competing.
- When you're ready, compete in tournaments, or chess clubs. This process can improve your skills and earn you an official chess rating.
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Know the value of each chess piece and use it to help you:
Pawns are worth 1, Horses are worth 3, Ministers are worth 3, Forts are worth 5 and Queens are worth 9. It will be beneficial to trade your Ministers for opposing Forts
Warning
- Be careful before picking up any chess pieces that seem too easy to pick up. Your opponent may deliberately sacrifice these pieces in order to take your stronger pieces, or your opponent may try to distract you from the tactics he uses.
- Don't use cheap tricks like four-step checkmate. If your opponent knows the trick, you will most likely lose.
- It's okay if you lose! You have to practice a lot before becoming a pro!
