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11:45 AM Nov 19th
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RT @: Not always it's harder to defend your rooks all game, and also it's harder to get checkmate with one rook and no pawns
10:55 AM Nov 19th
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In the endgame, rook activity is worth far more than a pawn. Passive rooks worth one; active rooks full value. (via @)
5:05 PM Jun 22nd
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During the opening, it's always best to make developing moves that threaten something. (via @)
10:58 PM Jun 8th
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Playing chess is meant to be fun. Don't worry about your statistics - take a risk! See where it gets you. It'll keep your mind at ease.
1:43 PM May 22nd
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iPod Touch/iPhone users: you absolutely must check out Deep Green; easily the finest chess app out there. @
11:27 AM May 21st
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You are not a computer, so take it easy. Every move doesn't need endless calculations; use your intuition.
1:08 PM May 13th
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Bishops can only guard pawns that are on its own color. Take this into account when exchanging pawns.
12:04 PM May 5th
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Castle your King whenever possible. This puts your King deeper into your defenses and makes it more difficult for your opponent to checkmate
12:00 PM Apr 29th
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When there are few pawns on the board, bishops are stronger. However when there are more pawns, knights reign supreme.
11:29 AM Apr 23rd
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In the endgame, rook activity is roughly worth that of a pawn.
9:54 AM Apr 22nd
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In the endgame, if you are down a pawn, it is recommended that you avoid an exchange at all costs.
11:43 PM Apr 20th
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Two rooks are usually better than a queen. Keep this in mind if a sacrifice is needed.
9:24 PM Apr 14th
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Try to avoid moving the same piece twice in opening moves, unless for an excellent reason.
10:52 PM Apr 9th
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During the opening it's always best to get your knights and bishops out first and to the center of the board.
9:34 PM Mar 30th
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Don't give up the center! Always remember the importance of the center of the board, where more potential moves are available.
4:38 PM Mar 29th
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When analyzing your moves, be sure to always calculate ahead one more step than you already are - and then once more.
9:59 PM Mar 23rd
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Studying annotated master chess games is a great way to improve. You'll learn how strong players use their pieces, plan, and execute.
3:35 PM Mar 22nd
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A common tactic in chess is pinning, where you attack a piece in which if it moved, it would allow the capture of a more valuable piece.
10:59 PM Mar 20th
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During the endgame, so many pieces are off the board that you can carefully calculate all the pieces. Use this to your advantage.
10:18 PM Mar 19th
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