Chess: 900 to 1800

When your opponent breaks the rules

Early queen raids and pawn grabs are punished by fast development and open lines.

  • 9 min
  • 1 step
  • Lesson 32 of 132

Four steps: an explanation, a demonstration, a find-the-move exercise, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1100.

When your opponent breaks the rules The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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