Chess Basics and Strategies that Dominate the Game

Chess is for the most part a game of tactics and strategy, where each player commands his own army of chess pieces. Essentially, a chess game comprises of three stages—the opening, middle game, and endgame. It is in the opening that players are supposed to bring out their forces, positioning and preparing them for the ensuing combat in the middle game. The middle game portion of chess begins as opposing players maneuver for positions where they can carry out their strategic attacks and counter attacks, leading to the final stage or the end game. This is when fewer pieces are left on the board so that it is safer for the kings to expose themselves and join the battle to the finish.

Learning basic strategies and tactics to help you dominate the game and your opponent is important if you want to improve your game. There are many things that you can do to improve your strategy and overall game plan every time you set out for battle:

·         Always look at the moves of your opponent. There is always a reason why each move is chosen in chess. Figuring out why a piece is moved a certain way is critical in determining your next move, so that you won't leave any of your piece in danger or prevent threats from reducing your strategy's strengths.

·         Always make the best move possible. When moving a piece, make sure that the square you are transferring its position to is a better square than where it is on previously or whether or not the move will increase the effectiveness of another piece. Ask yourself whether you are able to defend against the opponent's threat and if the piece is protected from attack.

·         Lastly, always have a plan. This will ensure your preparation for attacks that may threaten your victory.