Fundamental concepts (beginner)

Question 1

What are tactics?

Answer 1

A tactic is a move or a sequence of moves that demand immediate reactions from your opponent to a threat or emerging threat

Check, material threat, checlmating threat, or another tactic threat

Question 2

What is chess strategy?

Answer 2

Slower moves with long term goals that do not demand immediate reactions from the opponent

Create space, king safety, pawn structure, development and control

Question 3

What is the most important part of the opening?

Answer 3

To gain control of the centre

Question 4

What is the next crucial step after gaining some centre control?

Answer 4

To develop the rest of your pieces and support the centre

Question 5

Which piece must you not leave floating in the centre files?

Answer 5

The king

Question 6

What is the easiest first step to secure the king after gaining control and development?

Answer 6

To castle

Only works if both pieces have not already been moved.

Question 7

Which piece ought you be cautious in marching out too early?

Answer 7

The queen, as it is your most powerful and valuable piece