chess strategies?

Answer 1

1. Move your pieces to squares where they have relatively free movement, but are protected (referred to as developing them).
2. Maintain at least material equality, in other words, do not sacrifice material (give away pieces) unless you see clearly how the sacrifice of material will improve your position, or win directly.
3. Protect your king, i.e., early in the game staion him behind solid pawns with a major piece nearby until large amounts of material have been exchanged.
4. Assume your opponent will play the best move, do not just set silly traps in the hope he will not notice them.
5. Play to win, but learn to enjoy a good game whoever wins.

Answer 2

Get a book on chess.
Study book openings.
Learn the "middle" game
and the "end" game.

Chess strategy is not to start with
a battle plan. (you can't be sure
how your opponent will play).

The key to the game is to keep
strengthening your position.
This is why top players like Gary
Kasparov "castle" early on, for the
most part.

Position! Position! Position!
Eventually a battle plan will form.

And stay flexible. Your plan of action
might range from a quick strike, to
nothing more than weed ling down your
opponent's pieces.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Three things to keep in mind during the openings and middle games.
1) Board control
2) mobility of pieces
3) Security of the King
The following are just guide lines and should not be taken as hardened rules.
Board control simply means how well you guard the squares in relation to your opponent. A good opening is based off this concept. You can achieve a good opening in various ways. Most people go for the center squares first by moving king and queen pawns followed by the knight, bishops etc. As you get more adept at the game you can try other styles but essentially it comes down to the control of the center. Good board control sets the foundation for a good defensive game.

Mobility of pieces is basically self explanatory. Your pieces should be able step, slide or even jump safely into as many squares as possible. For example, you shoud avoid having to move the kings pawn one space, if not neccesary, as it will block the bishops diagonal. To have a good offense you need mobility. Essentially, to beat a good player you will have to immobilize his pieces using the tactic of GOOD BOARD CONTROL.
Security of the king. This in itself spins of board control and good defense but seeing as the king is the icon of the game, it deserves a special notice. As soon as your pieces are out and you are about to attack be sure your king is castled in a safe corner, with supporting pieces around it. Dont leave the king stranded in the center as it will become the easiest target and can cause the entire game to collapse.

Therefore, by having your pieces forward controlling the squares, with enough space to move around and king safely tucked away you will be in a good position. On the flip side, to limit your oppenents control of the squares, to force him to retreat frequently and congest his side of the board while exposing king put your opponent in the bad position.
With every move during the opening and middle game you must be acheiving one of these objectives, whether in the next move or several moves later. If not it is a wasted move.
Though this is an oversimplified explanation, with practice, you will be able to apply these concepts more effectively.
A few tips:
Bring out you pieces early to control as many squares as you can.
Dont move one piece more than once in the opening if not neccessary-it wastes time
Avoid swapping a piece that is in a powerful position- you lose board control
avoid gettin two pawns in front of each other- you lose mobility and control
Avooid having a lesser piece such as bishops and knights being forked in front of a more important piece such as the queen and the king you lose mobility.

Answer 4

This move is sometimes possible(If you are first only).

The Quick Finish(Fun & Great Strategy)

When you start,
Firstly move your pawn that is in front of your queen ,
Then if your opponent imitatates you,
move your Bishop that is next to your queen to the place where
you can cap an early checkmate in 2 moves(not counting your opponents turn)

Answer 5

I was taught that if you control the center 4 squares of the board you control the game. Also, try to get your rook (the one you castle with) into the battle prior to the end game , but after your opponent has lost his knights.

Answer 6

Always remember to castle early in the game...

Answer 7

win- that's the best strategy. play to not lose.

Answer 8

http://www.chesscentral.com/chess_strategy/chess_strategy.htm. http://www.totalchess.com/ http://www.chessville.com/reviews/WinningChessTacticsStrategies.htm http://www.princeton.edu/~jedwards/cif/intro.html This are the websites about chess startegies.(Most likely)

Answer 9

Don't lose your queen.
Study openings.
Don't suck in your end game.
Watch for pins and forks.