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====King safety====
====King safety====
As the King's capture means the loss of the game, protecting the King is paramount. For this reason, good players castle in virtually every game. Castling provides the King with a shield of pawns and shuttles it to the side of the board, where it is relatively safe. Finding ways to destroy the pawn shield, or to keep the King in the center where it can be attacked, are useful strategies.
As the King's capture means the loss of the game, protecting the King is paramount. For this reason, it is recommended to castle in virtually every game. Castling provides the King with a shield of pawns and shuttles it to the side of the board, where it is relatively safe. Castling also enables the rook to be released, and used for attack and defence. Preventing the opponent from being able to castle can be a very good strategy as it leads to the opposite king being exposed and vulnerable to early attack. It is also advisable to refrain from moving the pawns immediately in front of a castled king as this weakens the position and can result in outposts for the opponent.
====Pawn Structure====
====Pawn Structure====