Lesson 8 The Game. Some Basics in the Opening.

In this lesson, both White and Black will be given general principles to follow. After each move, a reason for making that move will be made.

Joe Chess      John Chess

White           Black

1. e2-e4      e7-e5                                                                                                             3. f1-c4 f8-c5

Both White and Black are fighting                                                                                     Both White and Black are

for control of the center of the                                                                                          developing pieces. White can now

board.    The center is like the hill                                                                                     Castle.   Both are attacking the center

in a battlefield.                                                                                                                  and their opponent’s "f’ Pawn.

2. g1-f3 b8-c6                                                                                                                4. d2-d3 d7-d6

White attacks Black’s "e" Pawn                                                                                         Both White and Black are preparing

and Black defends it. Also, White                                                                                      to develop another piece off of their

and Black attack d4.                                                                                                          back rank.

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5. O-O                g8-f6                                                                                                             7. f2xe3 O-O

Castles King side                                                                                                                                      Castles King Side

White gets to safety behind his                                                                                        White captures the Bishop and opens

foot soldiers the Pawns.  Black                                                                                        an important file for his Rook. Rooks

develops his second Knight                                                                                             like open files. The White Bishop is

to attack the center and clear for                                                                                     on a great diagonal. Bishops like Rooks

his castling.                                                                                                                     attack from great distances. Black has gotten

                                                                                                                                       himself behind a safety barrier now too.

6. c1-e3 c5xe3

White develops his Bishop and

attacks Black’s Bishop. So, Black

trades pieces.

Important Notes for Starting a Game

1. Fight for the Center with Pawns and Pieces.

2. Develop Knights and Bishops. Usually knights First.

3. Castle Your King to Safety.

4. Open up Files and Diagonals for your long distance pieces.

5. Develop your Queen after most or all of your other men have been moved.

6. Do Not move a piece more than one time early in the game.