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MF972: /* In the middle of the game */ typo corrected ("on" => "one"), and additional info added (queenside / kingside: which files: a-d / e-h)

2022-12-26T23:22:40Z

In the middle of the game: typo corrected ("on" => "one"), and additional info added (queenside / kingside: which files: a-d / e-h)

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	== In the middle of the game ==		== In the middle of the game ==

	Once you have completed the above, decide on where to attack - usually on of:		Once you have completed the above, decide on where to attack - usually one of:
	* In the ''centre''		* In the ''centre''
	* On the ''kingside'' (the half of the board where the kings start)		* On the ''kingside'' (the half of the board where the kings start: files e through h)
	* On the ''queenside'' (the half of the board where the queens start)		* On the ''queenside'' (the half of the board where the queens start: files a through d)

	* Use knights and bishops to attack the same squares, often an opponent's pawn		* Use knights and bishops to attack the same squares, often an opponent's pawn

Sammy McSam: infoBoxes

2022-02-06T11:53:54Z

infoBoxes

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	For the rules of chess, see <b>[[Gamehelpchess\|GameHelpChess]]</b>		For the rules of chess, see <b>[[Gamehelpchess\|GameHelpChess]]</b>

	== ~~On Every move ==~~		{{infoBox \|maxWidth=420
	~~<div class="game-tip" style~~=~~"float: right; width: 420px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;">~~<center><b>~~Game Tip</b>~~		\|title=Piece values
	Did you know?		\|body=<center><b>Did you know?

	{{BlackKnight}}≈ 3×{{blackPawn}}		{{BlackKnight}}≈ 3×{{blackPawn}}
	{{BlackBishop}}≈ 3×{{blackPawn}}		{{BlackBishop}}≈ 3×{{blackPawn}}
	{{BlackRook}}≈ 5×{{blackPawn}}		{{BlackRook}}≈ 5×{{blackPawn}}
	{{BlackQueen}}≈ 9×{{blackPawn}}		{{BlackQueen}}≈ 9×{{blackPawn}}</b>
	It is generally accepted that Bishops and Knights are worth 3 Pawns and Rooks are worth 5 Pawns. Keep this is mind when you are making trades. For example, giving up a Knight to take a Rook is a good deal, but a Bishop for a Knight is about even.</center>~~</div>~~		It is generally accepted that Bishops and Knights are worth 3 Pawns and Rooks are worth 5 Pawns. Keep this is mind when you are making trades. For example, giving up a Knight to take a Rook is a good deal, but a Bishop for a Knight is about even.</center>}}

			== On Every move ==

	=== Look at your opponent's last move ===		=== Look at your opponent's last move ===

	What does it change?		What does it change?
	: Can I capture my opponent's piece?		: Can I capture my opponent's piece?
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	=== Look at the square you are moving to ===		=== Look at the square you are moving to ===

	Can my opponent capture this piece if I move it here?		Can my opponent capture this piece if I move it here?
	: Can I recapture?		: Can I recapture?
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	=== Example thought process ===		=== Example thought process ===
	~~<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 420px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Example thought process</b>~~

	The black knight just moved from e5 to d3.		{{infoBox \|maxWidth=440
			\|title=Example thought process
			\|body=<center>The black knight just moved from e5 to d3.

	What would you play here?		What would you play here?
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	\| a2= \| b2= \| c2= \| d2={{whiteQueen}} \| e2= \| f2={{whitePawn}} \| g2={{whitePawn}} \| h2={{whitePawn}}		\| a2= \| b2= \| c2= \| d2={{whiteQueen}} \| e2= \| f2={{whitePawn}} \| g2={{whitePawn}} \| h2={{whitePawn}}
	\| a1= \| b1= \| c1= \| d1= \| e1={{whiteRook}} \| f1={{whiteRook}} \| g1={{whiteKing}} \| h1=		\| a1= \| b1= \| c1= \| d1= \| e1={{whiteRook}} \| f1={{whiteRook}} \| g1={{whiteKing}} \| h1=
	}}		}}</center>}}
	</center>~~</div>~~
	* My opponent moved their knight		* My opponent moved their knight
	** Can I capture this knight?		** Can I capture this knight?
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	== At the start of the game ==		== At the start of the game ==
	~~<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 420px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>~~

	~~Did you know?~~		# Move a pawn to control one of the central 4 squares of the board
			# Move Knights and Bishops to control the centre
	The fastest castle can be completed in just 4 moves!		# Castle with your King and Rook
			# Move both knights and both bishops at least once before moving the queen or one piece multiple times
			{{infoBox \|maxWidth=440
			\|title=Castling
			\|body=<center>The fastest castle can be completed in just 4 moves!
	{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc		{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc
	\| a8={{blackRook}} \| b8={{blackKnight}}\| c8={{blackBishop}}\| d8={{blackQueen}} \| e8={{blackKing}} \| f8={{blackBishop}}\| g8={{blackKnight}}\| h8={{blackRook}}		\| a8={{blackRook}} \| b8={{blackKnight}}\| c8={{blackBishop}}\| d8={{blackQueen}} \| e8={{blackKing}} \| f8={{blackBishop}}\| g8={{blackKnight}}\| h8={{blackRook}}
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	\| a2={{whitePawn}} \| b2={{whitePawn}} \| c2={{whitePawn}} \| d2={{whitePawn}} \| e2= \| f2={{whitePawn}} \| g2={{whitePawn}} \| h2={{whitePawn}}		\| a2={{whitePawn}} \| b2={{whitePawn}} \| c2={{whitePawn}} \| d2={{whitePawn}} \| e2= \| f2={{whitePawn}} \| g2={{whitePawn}} \| h2={{whitePawn}}
	\| a1={{whiteRook}} \| b1={{whiteKnight}}\| c1={{whiteBishop}}\| d1={{whiteQueen}} \| e1= \| f1={{whiteRook}} \| g1={{whiteKing}} \| h1=		\| a1={{whiteRook}} \| b1={{whiteKnight}}\| c1={{whiteBishop}}\| d1={{whiteQueen}} \| e1= \| f1={{whiteRook}} \| g1={{whiteKing}} \| h1=
	}}		}}</center>}}
	</center>~~</div>~~

	~~# Move a pawn to control one of the central 4 squares of the board~~
	~~# Move Knights and Bishops to control the centre~~
	~~# Castle with your King and Rook~~
	~~# Move both knights and both bishops at least once before moving the queen or one piece multiple times~~

	* After '''''castling''''', avoid moving the protective pawns in front of your king		* After '''''castling''''', avoid moving the protective pawns in front of your king
	* Avoid moving your second most valuable piece - the queen - until the middle of the game		* Avoid moving your second most valuable piece - the queen - until the middle of the game

Sammy McSam: Gamehelpchess link more prominent

2021-12-23T21:00:10Z

Gamehelpchess link more prominent

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	For the rules of chess, ~~please~~ see [[Gamehelpchess]]		For the rules of chess, see <b>[[Gamehelpchess\|GameHelpChess]]</b>

	== On Every move ==		== On Every move ==

Sammy McSam at 19:42, 19 December 2021

2021-12-19T19:42:10Z

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	== On Every move ==		== On Every move ==
	<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 420px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>		<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 420px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>
			Did you know?

	~~Did you know?~~		{{BlackKnight}}≈ 3×{{blackPawn}}
	{\|		{{BlackBishop}}≈ 3×{{blackPawn}}
	\|{{BlackKnight}} ≈ 3×{{blackPawn}}		{{BlackRook}}≈ 5×{{blackPawn}}
	\|-		{{BlackQueen}}≈ 9×{{blackPawn}}
	\|{{BlackBishop}} ≈ 3×{{blackPawn}}
	\|-
	\|{{BlackRook}} ≈ 5×{{blackPawn}}
	\|-
	\|{{BlackQueen}} ≈ 9×{{blackPawn}}
	\|}
	It is generally accepted that Bishops and Knights are worth 3 Pawns and Rooks are worth 5 Pawns. Keep this is mind when you are making trades. For example, giving up a Knight to take a Rook is a good deal, but a Bishop for a Knight is about even.</center></div>		It is generally accepted that Bishops and Knights are worth 3 Pawns and Rooks are worth 5 Pawns. Keep this is mind when you are making trades. For example, giving up a Knight to take a Rook is a good deal, but a Bishop for a Knight is about even.</center></div>

Sammy McSam at 16:20, 15 December 2021

2021-12-15T16:20:33Z

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	== On Every move ==		== On Every move ==
	<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: ~~460px~~; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>		<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 420px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>

	Did you know?		Did you know?
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	=== Example thought process ===		=== Example thought process ===
	<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: ~~460px~~; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Example thought process</b>		<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 420px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Example thought process</b>

			The black knight just moved from e5 to d3.

			What would you play here?
	{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc		{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc
	\| a8={{blackRook}} \| b8={{blackRook}} \| c8= \| d8={{blackQueen}} \| e8= \| f8= \| g8= \| h8={{blackKing}}		\| a8={{blackRook}} \| b8={{blackRook}} \| c8= \| d8={{blackQueen}} \| e8= \| f8= \| g8= \| h8={{blackKing}}
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	== At the start of the game ==		== At the start of the game ==
			<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 420px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>

	~~<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 460px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>~~		Did you know?

	~~Did you know?~~
	The fastest castle can be completed in just 4 moves!		The fastest castle can be completed in just 4 moves!
	{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc		{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc

Sammy McSam: diagram update

2021-12-15T14:12:18Z

diagram update

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	== On Every move ==		== On Every move ==
	<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: ~~400px~~; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>		<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 460px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>

	Did you know?		Did you know?
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	=== Example thought process ===		=== Example thought process ===
	<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: ~~400px~~; border: solid #000 1px; padding~~: 1em; margin-left~~: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Example thought process</b>		<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 460px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Example thought process</b>
	{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc		{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc
	\| a8={{blackRook}} \| b8={{blackRook}} \| c8= \| d8={{blackQueen}} \| e8= \| f8= \| g8= \| h8={{blackKing}}		\| a8={{blackRook}} \| b8={{blackRook}} \| c8= \| d8={{blackQueen}} \| e8= \| f8= \| g8= \| h8={{blackKing}}
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	== At the start of the game ==		== At the start of the game ==

	<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: ~~400px~~; border: solid #000 1px; padding~~: 1em; margin-left~~: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>		<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 460px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>

	Did you know?		Did you know?

Sammy McSam: Diagram update

2021-12-12T01:38:19Z

Diagram update

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	== On Every move ==		== On Every move ==
	<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: ~~430px~~; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>		<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 400px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>

	Did you know?		Did you know?
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	=== Example thought process ===		=== Example thought process ===
	<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: ~~430px~~; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Example thought process</b>		<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 400px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Example thought process</b>
	{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc		{{chessboard \| lightSquareColour=#efe \| darkSquareColour=#cdc
	\| a8={{blackRook}} \| b8={{blackRook}} \| c8= \| d8={{blackQueen}} \| e8= \| f8= \| g8= \| h8={{blackKing}}		\| a8={{blackRook}} \| b8={{blackRook}} \| c8= \| d8={{blackQueen}} \| e8= \| f8= \| g8= \| h8={{blackKing}}
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	== At the start of the game ==		== At the start of the game ==

	<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: ~~430px~~; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>		<div class="game-tip" style="float: right; width: 400px; border: solid #000 1px; padding: 1em; margin-left: 1em; background: #fff;"><center><b>Game Tip</b>

	Did you know?		Did you know?

Sammy McSam at 00:53, 7 December 2021

2021-12-07T00:53:40Z

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Kevan: restore deleted tip

2021-11-12T21:08:17Z

restore deleted tip

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	** Control the center of the board		** Control the center of the board
	** ''Develop'' pieces (especially knights and bishops) by moving them off the back rank		** ''Develop'' pieces (especially knights and bishops) by moving them off the back rank
			** Castle early.
	** Generally, making a lot of queen moves in the opening is a bad idea.		** Generally, making a lot of queen moves in the opening is a bad idea.
	** Try not to move the same piece multiple times. It is better to get everyone on the field before you start attacking.		** Try not to move the same piece multiple times. It is better to get everyone on the field before you start attacking.

Metagaia: Dropped a useless tip about T-Stone

2021-11-12T12:37:51Z

Dropped a useless tip about T-Stone

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	** Control the center of the board		** Control the center of the board
	** ''Develop'' pieces (especially knights and bishops) by moving them off the back rank		** ''Develop'' pieces (especially knights and bishops) by moving them off the back rank
	** Do not play like T-Stone, he always will lose.
	** Generally, making a lot of queen moves in the opening is a bad idea.		** Generally, making a lot of queen moves in the opening is a bad idea.
	** Try not to move the same piece multiple times. It is better to get everyone on the field before you start attacking.		** Try not to move the same piece multiple times. It is better to get everyone on the field before you start attacking.