https://lichess.org/@/Fafa13RT/blogFafa13RT's Blog2024-07-22T19:54:12.559Zhttps://lichess.org/@/Fafa13RT/blog/what-is-chess-strategy-/sVRnOEcb2024-07-22T19:54:12.559Z2024-07-22T19:54:12.559ZWhat is chess Strategy ?<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fafa13rt:ublog:sVRnOEcb:UeIkhZJ0.jpg&w=880&sig=7e37eba48d6731f2829af545cd78fbf88686846a" /><br />Tactics teaches the use of armed forces in the engagement; strategy the use of engagement for the object of war.IM Fafa13RThttps://lichess.org/@/Fafa13RT/blog/the-psychology-of-chess-developing-a-winning-mindset/kycArYEt2024-06-22T10:05:46.165Z2024-06-22T10:05:46.165ZThe Psychology of Chess: Developing a Winning Mindset<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fafa13rt:ublog:kycArYEt:EIqRcZju.jpg&w=880&sig=60487a8ccf34d47ea94215e863c87f12f1716dfd" /><br />The Psychology of Chess: Developing a Winning Mindset Inspired by Jonathan Rowson’s "Chess for Zebras"IM Fafa13RThttps://lichess.org/@/Fafa13RT/blog/the-good-the-bad-and-the-bishops-chess-strategy-simplified/JuYs77WN2024-06-16T10:19:44.975Z2024-06-16T10:19:44.975ZThe Good, the Bad, and the Bishops: Chess Strategy Simplified<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fafa13rt:ublog:JuYs77WN:beP3DATy.jpg&w=880&sig=135a4374de9dcfd241397b62c5b1b3e06c28c008" /><br />In chess, the bishop's unique diagonal movement makes it a key strategic piece. Bishops are confined to squares of their starting color—white or black. This limitation defines their effectiveness, creating "good" bishops with open paths and "bad" bishops blocked by their own pawns. Understanding this distinction is crucial for mastering chess strategy. This post explores the impact of pawn structures on bishops, the debate over bishop-knight exchanges, and the importance of controlling both colors on the board, providing essential insights for players of all levels.IM Fafa13RThttps://lichess.org/@/Fafa13RT/blog/master-calculation-by-aagard/RT9fZGcq2024-06-12T08:32:09.03Z2024-06-12T08:32:09.03ZMaster Calculation by Aagard<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fafa13rt:ublog:RT9fZGcq:qZNEGDwD.jpg&w=880&sig=4afad0273244655a131362edb558e93a8466baea" /><br />Learn how to see before learning how to thinkIM Fafa13RT