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How to Solve Chess Games

Chess is a game of skill, logic and strategy requiring familiarity with each piece's value, and the understanding of how the board works. Each piece can move certain ways, offering unique variations in how to set up offense and defense. The game's goal is to entrap the King piece by presenting him with an unavoidable attack. To do this, you must enlist certain strategies to defeat the opponent. Solving a chess game simply translates to knocking out the opponent's powerful pieces, while maintaining your own.

Instructions

- 1
  Deliver a strong opening move to set the game. The most beneficial opening move is to bring the pawn in front of the king forward. Avler Chess suggests this opening move because it frees up two pieces better than any other. Avler Chess states that "you will see how the king's pawn opening provides the most flexibility."
- 2
  Take control of the center squares early. Most of the carnage on the field takes place in these squares. Strong strategy states pieces on the side of the field are generally less able to attack. With the rook pieces, this isn't especially valid as they move laterally, any way they desire.
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  Learn the difference between sacrifice, exchange and hostage. A sacrifice involves setting a piece up to be taken to open up a stronger move. An example is sacrificing a knight to set up a quick check against the king, forcing him to move defensively.
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  Employ exchanges by setting up a quick defense. Pawns are the most exchanged piece, just by sheer number, but learning to set up uneven exchanges offers sincere strategy. A knight is more valuable than a pawn, while a rook is more important than a bishop or knight. Exchanging a pawn for any power piece is a great move and tips the favor of the game to you.
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  Take hostages. When one of your pieces might be defeated the next move, consider playing an extremely aggressive hostage move by sliding a piece within attacking distance of one of your opponent's more valuable pieces. By doing so, you avert attention and force him to consider protecting his valuable piece, rather than taking your at-risk piece out of the game.

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