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Chess Tricks

Chess is a hugely popular game in different parts of the world. Chess sets are witnessing record number of sales. For a chess player, it is important to establish a good base strategy. He needs to understand the intricacies of the game and should have good anticipation skills. The game demands flexibility. Your moves are determined by your opponent’s moves. If the opponent has the white pieces and he has made the first move then, you will require adopting a fitting strategy. One needs to recognize dangerous situations and potentially advantageous moves. On the face of it, there are number of chess tips and tricks but they can’t do much if your opponent possesses the same skill sets. You can also identify the tricks used by your opponents during the match.

Chess tricks help you in finishing the game well and early. However, there is no magic formula. But yes, you can always try these tricks and see the result yourself. To begin with, one should never move his knights before the bishops. It is important to centralise your pieces. One should keep the crucial pieces out of action during the initial part of the game. If you move them early, you expose them and also offer a chance to your opponents to gain early movement advantage.

King should be kept out of action. Blocking your pieces can prove detrimental to your game plan. Do not move many Pawns up. Moves should be aggressive but not too attacking too soon. Some crucial chess tricks for beginners are,

The Caro Kann defence

GIGO Gambit

Fool’s Mate

The Fried Liver Attack

A pretty trap

Owen’s defence

From’s Gambit

Traxler’s Counter Attack

Albin Counter Gambit

These are few of the chess tricks that one can apply during the game. Apart from these, one should focus hard on the moves made by opponents. Why he has made that move? Are my pieces in danger? Plan your moves in advance. Don’t delay the attack. You should make your moves in such a way that your opponent is not able to figure out your plans.  Understand the true worth of each and every piece. While trading pieces, think of all the aspects related to it. It’s not just the number of pieces you and your opponent have, it’s also about their combined values. Finally, keep a watch on the time and make your moves fast so that you will be able to gain control over the match.



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