U.S. Chess Mates - Developing Pieces
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| Chess Basics |
Developing is when you move your pieces of their original square. The purpose behind
this is get your pieces into play. Your pieces do no good if they are not in play or if
their being trapped by your own pieces.
When we talk about developing pieces do not include pawns. The faster you develop
your pieces the faster you can plan an attack, create a great defense or try for an
early checkmate.
In the diagram to the left we see the opening called the Kings Indian Defense. Looking
at this game we can see early signs of development.
When we look at whites position you see a big center, a nice pawn chain but not
much development yet. White has only developed one piece. The knight.
When we look at blacks position we see the knight attacking the center and aiding in
king protection, the bishop is pinning the knight to the king, and the king and rook
have castled and are safe. Black has four pieces developed. Bishop, knight, rook, king.
Its important to develop your pieces toward the center. An old chess saying "knight
on the rim are grim". When you develop a piece you need to make sure it goes to a
good safe square. You do not want to have to move your piece more than once in an
opening. A bad developed piece can make you loose time if your opponent chooses to
chase it around.
this is get your pieces into play. Your pieces do no good if they are not in play or if
their being trapped by your own pieces.
When we talk about developing pieces do not include pawns. The faster you develop
your pieces the faster you can plan an attack, create a great defense or try for an
early checkmate.
In the diagram to the left we see the opening called the Kings Indian Defense. Looking
at this game we can see early signs of development.
When we look at whites position you see a big center, a nice pawn chain but not
much development yet. White has only developed one piece. The knight.
When we look at blacks position we see the knight attacking the center and aiding in
king protection, the bishop is pinning the knight to the king, and the king and rook
have castled and are safe. Black has four pieces developed. Bishop, knight, rook, king.
Its important to develop your pieces toward the center. An old chess saying "knight
on the rim are grim". When you develop a piece you need to make sure it goes to a
good safe square. You do not want to have to move your piece more than once in an
opening. A bad developed piece can make you loose time if your opponent chooses to
chase it around.
