How can I improve my chess without a coach's assistance?

Never move silly pawns anywhere in the beginning of the game, especially not on the outer files like Black has done below. You just lose time and run behind in piece development. This means that your...

For most parents, the arrival of a child is a vow to work towards the well being of their bundle of joy. As the child grows, their expectations and aspirations from the child increase gradually. What remains...

1.Start thinking about the endgame in the middle game. 2.The king Is a strong Piece: use it 3.Not all rook endings are draw. 4.The easiest endings to win are pure pawn endings. 5.Doubled,isolated and blocked pawns are weak: avoid them.

Chess is a game of strategy and tactics. Each player commands an army of 16 chessmen pawns and other pieces (the king, queen, bishops, knights, and rooks). A well-played chess game has three stages. In...

I. Here are my power principles of chess, something which all beginners and novice players should follow: 1. Control the center: The center of the board includes the squares e4, d4, e5, and d5. When...