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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nChess is remarkably simple to learn, since all of the pieces can only make a specific set of moves. Where the difficulty lies is in using these pieces and the moves they can make to outwit your opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, we can\u2019t teach you how to become a chess master overnight, but we have prepared some awesome tips and tricks to help you improve your game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will be offering lots of helpful advice for going from a beginner to a more advanced player. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn En Passant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBefore you can start honing your chess skills, it is important to finish learning all of the rules. Most of the rules for chess are very simple, and only pertain to how the various pieces can move around the board. One of the more complex aspects of this game is the movement of the simplest piece, the pawn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pawns can move<\/a> two squares forward when they leave their starting positions, and only one square forward for every subsequent move. They can take other pieces, but only diagonally however, there is another complication when it comes to attacking with pawns. <\/p>\n\n\n\nEn Passant is a lesser known rule in chess that is often left out when teaching new players to keep things simple. It is best explained with an example, so let’s say for instance that white has moved one of their pawns three squares forward to E5 over several turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Black has not moved either of their pawns on D7 or F7, so both of these pawns can take white\u2019s pawn via En passant. Either of these pawns can take the white pawn as though they were on D6. En passant can only be done during the two square advance, and doesn\u2019t work for pawns that have already left their starting position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning this rule will be an essential step towards becoming a more advanced chess player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Be Afraid Of Trades<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen you first start playing chess<\/a>, it can be very difficult to accept that you are going to lose pieces throughout the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMost of us will approach the game with the mindset of taking as many of our opponent’s pieces as possible while trying to hold onto our own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, during games between advanced players, it is very rare to see one side take a piece without there being immediate consequences. Trades are a crucial aspect of the tactics of chess, and they are basically unavoidable once players get to a certain level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ideally, you want to focus not on protecting all of your pieces from getting taken, but on putting yourself in a position where you can trade up to gain the tactical advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn The Strengths And Value Of Each Piece<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Learn](\"https:\/\/chessarea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Learn-The-Strengths-And-Value-Of-Each-Piece-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLearning En Passant will unlock the full power of your pawns, but it is very important to learn the value of all your other pieces as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We said earlier that trades are unavoidable and if possible you want to trade up whenever you can, but how do you know what counts as trading up? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each chess piece<\/a> has a specific value that is used to determine their relative power and usefulness on the board. These values don\u2019t affect the game, as you can only win by getting your opponent’s king in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs such, the king is the only piece that doesn\u2019t have a points value, since it cannot be taken without ending the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below, you can find all the relative values of the various chessmen: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pawn: 1 <\/li>
- Knight: 3 <\/li>
- Bishop: 3 <\/li>
- Rook: 5<\/li>
- Queen: 9 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
As we said, these point values don\u2019t really affect the game, but they can help a lot when understanding trades. However, there are no hard and fast rules and the pieces you decide to trade will depend on your overall strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each piece has its own abilities, for instance while knights and bishops have the same points values, they both fill very different roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bishops have better range and can travel much further across the board for long distance attacks. Meanwhile, knights can\u2019t move<\/a> across as many squares, but are great for setting up traps or supporting other pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn When To Trade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
En Passant is a lesser known rule in chess that is often left out when teaching new players to keep things simple. It is best explained with an example, so let’s say for instance that white has moved one of their pawns three squares forward to E5 over several turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Black has not moved either of their pawns on D7 or F7, so both of these pawns can take white\u2019s pawn via En passant. Either of these pawns can take the white pawn as though they were on D6. En passant can only be done during the two square advance, and doesn\u2019t work for pawns that have already left their starting position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning this rule will be an essential step towards becoming a more advanced chess player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Be Afraid Of Trades<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen you first start playing chess<\/a>, it can be very difficult to accept that you are going to lose pieces throughout the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMost of us will approach the game with the mindset of taking as many of our opponent’s pieces as possible while trying to hold onto our own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, during games between advanced players, it is very rare to see one side take a piece without there being immediate consequences. Trades are a crucial aspect of the tactics of chess, and they are basically unavoidable once players get to a certain level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ideally, you want to focus not on protecting all of your pieces from getting taken, but on putting yourself in a position where you can trade up to gain the tactical advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn The Strengths And Value Of Each Piece<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLearning En Passant will unlock the full power of your pawns, but it is very important to learn the value of all your other pieces as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We said earlier that trades are unavoidable and if possible you want to trade up whenever you can, but how do you know what counts as trading up? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each chess piece<\/a> has a specific value that is used to determine their relative power and usefulness on the board. These values don\u2019t affect the game, as you can only win by getting your opponent’s king in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs such, the king is the only piece that doesn\u2019t have a points value, since it cannot be taken without ending the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below, you can find all the relative values of the various chessmen: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pawn: 1 <\/li>
- Knight: 3 <\/li>
- Bishop: 3 <\/li>
- Rook: 5<\/li>
- Queen: 9 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
As we said, these point values don\u2019t really affect the game, but they can help a lot when understanding trades. However, there are no hard and fast rules and the pieces you decide to trade will depend on your overall strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each piece has its own abilities, for instance while knights and bishops have the same points values, they both fill very different roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bishops have better range and can travel much further across the board for long distance attacks. Meanwhile, knights can\u2019t move<\/a> across as many squares, but are great for setting up traps or supporting other pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn When To Trade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most of us will approach the game with the mindset of taking as many of our opponent’s pieces as possible while trying to hold onto our own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, during games between advanced players, it is very rare to see one side take a piece without there being immediate consequences. Trades are a crucial aspect of the tactics of chess, and they are basically unavoidable once players get to a certain level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ideally, you want to focus not on protecting all of your pieces from getting taken, but on putting yourself in a position where you can trade up to gain the tactical advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn The Strengths And Value Of Each Piece<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLearning En Passant will unlock the full power of your pawns, but it is very important to learn the value of all your other pieces as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We said earlier that trades are unavoidable and if possible you want to trade up whenever you can, but how do you know what counts as trading up? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each chess piece<\/a> has a specific value that is used to determine their relative power and usefulness on the board. These values don\u2019t affect the game, as you can only win by getting your opponent’s king in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs such, the king is the only piece that doesn\u2019t have a points value, since it cannot be taken without ending the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below, you can find all the relative values of the various chessmen: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pawn: 1 <\/li>
- Knight: 3 <\/li>
- Bishop: 3 <\/li>
- Rook: 5<\/li>
- Queen: 9 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
As we said, these point values don\u2019t really affect the game, but they can help a lot when understanding trades. However, there are no hard and fast rules and the pieces you decide to trade will depend on your overall strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each piece has its own abilities, for instance while knights and bishops have the same points values, they both fill very different roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bishops have better range and can travel much further across the board for long distance attacks. Meanwhile, knights can\u2019t move<\/a> across as many squares, but are great for setting up traps or supporting other pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn When To Trade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLearning En Passant will unlock the full power of your pawns, but it is very important to learn the value of all your other pieces as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We said earlier that trades are unavoidable and if possible you want to trade up whenever you can, but how do you know what counts as trading up? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each chess piece<\/a> has a specific value that is used to determine their relative power and usefulness on the board. These values don\u2019t affect the game, as you can only win by getting your opponent’s king in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As such, the king is the only piece that doesn\u2019t have a points value, since it cannot be taken without ending the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Below, you can find all the relative values of the various chessmen: <\/p>\n\n\n\n As we said, these point values don\u2019t really affect the game, but they can help a lot when understanding trades. However, there are no hard and fast rules and the pieces you decide to trade will depend on your overall strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each piece has its own abilities, for instance while knights and bishops have the same points values, they both fill very different roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bishops have better range and can travel much further across the board for long distance attacks. Meanwhile, knights can\u2019t move<\/a> across as many squares, but are great for setting up traps or supporting other pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn When To Trade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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