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Written by Mark
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[FROM www.chessbase.com 12/19/07]
Chess and Nutrition – how to feed a chess grandmaster
19.12.2007 – Many aspects of the extraordinary abilities of top chess players have undergone the scrutiny of science. Mental and physical exercises have been devised to optimise their performance. Now a nutritional scientist has systematically studied the eating habits of grandmasters – 72 of them. His paper culminates in a catalog of dietary instructions for serious chess players.
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Written by John Knightly
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In the game of chess it is of extreme importance to move as many of your pieces to successful spots on the board as fast as possible. This goes for all pieces, including pawns. These spots on the board should allow you to attack or defend that position; safeguard that specific square on the board and give you control of the center. The reason it is stressed that this is done as quickly as possible is because losing tempo or a good move can cost you serious time, space on the board, mobility or the game.
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Written by John Knightly
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 Chess opening refers to the first 6-8 moves of the game, in which the players aim to bring their forces into a position which will give them the greatest potential power against their opponent. The following principles apply to this stage of the game.
Avoid moving a piece twice.
Unless a piece has been attacked, forcing you to move it, you should refrain from moving a developed piece until the other pieces have also been developed. The case of an attack means it is probable that your opponent has deviated from this rule to your advantage. |
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