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!