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== Strategy==
 
== Strategy==
 
There are several classic chess moves that form the basis of any strategy -
 
There are several classic chess moves that form the basis of any strategy -
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: '''"Double-filing"''' - placing two Rooks in line with each other creates a very powerful vertical or horizontal force along that line.
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* '''"Double-filing"''' - placing two Rooks in line with each other creates a very powerful vertical or horizontal force along that line.
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:'''Forking''' - attacking two undefended pieces simultaneously with one piece of your own.  This forces your opponent to, essentially, choose which piece to sacrifice.  Forking between rooks is a common strategy, especially with a knight.  Forking between a rook and a king is common, too, since the player obviously cannot surrender his King!
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*'''Forking''' - attacking two undefended pieces simultaneously with one piece of your own.  This forces your opponent to, essentially, choose which piece to sacrifice.  Forking between rooks is a common strategy, especially with a knight.  Forking between a rook and a king is common, too, since the player obviously cannot surrender his King!
 
[[Category:board games]]
 
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