5 Kings in Check Flashcards
How many moves ahead do you need to plan for?
Not many.
Usually 1 or 2 moves.
What do you do instead?
Look for patterns.
What is calculation?
Seeing a pattern to take advantage of, then figuring out the moves.
What is the definition of a Combination?
A tactical move, or series of moves, based on:
(1) The opponent’s weakened King
(2) Hanging or undefended pieces
(3) Inadequately-guarded pieces
usually involving sacrifices,
leading to a material or positional gain.
What are the keys of a Combination?
Undefended pieces and
a vulnerable King.
How does a Clearance Sacrifice combination work?
It is the deliberate sacrifice of a piece to clear a square.
Where’s the worst place to leave your King?
The center of the board.
This includes the center of its original row.
What is Check Crazy?
Continually putting your opponent’s King in check when he can escape from it.
Taking satisfaction from taking any kind of check.
Do you gain anything?
What is a more effective way the Check the King?
Cut off his escape route before checking.
Why is bringing out your Queen too early usually a mistake?
It will be vulnerable because there is no set up for it,
