What are the typical plans in an isolated pawn position?

Open with a Center pawn. Develop with threats. Knights before Bishops. Don't move the same piece twice. Make as few pawn moves as possible in the opening. Don't bring out your Queen too early. Castle...

From the time the game begins, you should remember that every move you make may affect your chances in the endgame. For instance, in the earlier parts of the game, a knight and a bishop are about equally...

There is a tendency for people to relax once they have reached a good position or to give up hope if their position is very bad. These attitudes are natural, but both lead to bad results. Many players,...

Is your child a passive plodder who needs to be pushed around? Or is he/she a silent observer or perhaps a hyper energy-ball who requires some toning down? At Mind Mentors, we believe that the behavioural...

1. Develop your pieces as soon as possible. 2. Don't move the same piece twice unless all your other pieces have been developed. 3. Don't make unnecessary pawn moves. 4. Do Castling as soon as possible. 5....