Chess & Yoga

 

Types of Center control in Chess

There are 2 types of Center control in Chess: Direct and Indirect

Direct control --> Pawns --> Occupy and Control the Center

Indirect control --> Pieces --> Control the Center remotely

Direct control (pawns) is better than Indirect control (pieces).

3 phases or stages of a Chess game: Opening, Middle Game, Endgame

The 3 phases or stages of a Chess game are the Opening, Middle Game and the Endgame

How to defend a Check in Chess

There are 3 ways to defend a Check in Chess

1. Move the King away from Check
2. Block the Check with another Piece/Pawn
3. Capture the Piece/Pawn giving Check

More details on my Lichess study