I assume you already know how to move the rook. If not, go elsewhere for the basics. Here, you will learn how to unlock the secrets of the rook. Rook value The rook is worth five pawns, or five points. Everybody knows that, right? Yes, but not everybody can add…
Lesson 1. The Pawn. Do NOT think that this is for amateurs only. When you lay the foundations of a building, it is very important to lay them well, in good structure. There are so many pawn secrets, which can be revealed with the suggestion of this short lesson, after lots of practice from your side, even you are already a very strong player. So, don't look away too soon! If you really think you are that good, you can skip the first section and focus on the second.
here we start a, potentially VERY long chess learning path. I will use numbers of steps, so that if you follow them in order, you will at some point build a moderate chess player, who could possibly beat most of your friends, and you could do well in your local chess club.
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