Beginner's Guide to Chess

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    6. Gaining Space Advantage in Chess
    A lesson with William Karneges
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    A space advantage is one of the first objectives of opening moves in a chess game. By building a strong center you have more tactical opportunities. Learn how!

    Gaining Space Advantage in Chess
    with William Karneges

    A space advantage is one of the first objectives of opening moves in a chess game. By building a strong center you have more tactical opportunities. Learn how!

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    7. Force Majority in Chess
    A lesson with William Karneges
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    A force majority is a justification for attacking and winning material in a chess game. In this lesson, learn to use force majority to your advantage!

    Force Majority in Chess
    with William Karneges

    A force majority is a justification for attacking and winning material in a chess game. In this lesson, learn to use force majority to your advantage!

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    8. Center Game Strategy in Chess
    A lesson with William Karneges
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    To effectively develop a chess game you need to control the center. In this chess lesson, learn the essentials of playing an effective center game.

    Center Game Strategy in Chess
    with William Karneges

    To effectively develop a chess game you need to control the center. In this chess lesson, learn the essentials of playing an effective center game.

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    9. Pawn Structure in Chess
    A lesson with William Karneges
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    It has been said that the pawns are the soul of chess because they determine the mobility of higher ranking pieces. Discover the goals of moving pawns!

    Pawn Structure in Chess
    with William Karneges

    It has been said that the pawns are the soul of chess because they determine the mobility of higher ranking pieces. Discover the goals of moving pawns!

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    10. Chess Double Attack Tactic
    A lesson with William Karneges
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    Chess may be a strategy game, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn some essential tactics. This lesson covers the double attack, or fork.

    Chess Double Attack Tactic
    with William Karneges

    Chess may be a strategy game, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn some essential tactics. This lesson covers the double attack, or fork.

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