Important chess strategies that will help you win more games.

Getting better at Chess involves a combination of strategic thinking, tactical awareness, and consistent practice. Here are some strategies to take you chess skills to the next level: 1. Control the center with pieces Controlling the central squares with your pieces makes them more active and gives you more mobility and influence over the board. Try to occupy the central squares with your pawns and pieces. Observe the example above. White has moved his pieces to the center thereby exerting pressure on the black pieces while also controlling the center and freeing up space for his other pieces. 2. King safety: Ensuring the king's safety by castling early in the game. This puts your king behind pawns and pieces, reducing vulnerability to attacks as well as the risk of mate Take for example the position above. White's king is castled to safety but black on the other hand has his king open and exposed to different kinds of attacks on the files and dia...