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Chess Lessons from Makoto [Alan/Public]
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Post by Alan Pantell on Oct 23, 2018 8:05:02 GMT
Wafcake63: Okay, I've got it. Do tell about the exceptions!
Wafcake63: (Also, @devildeuce , you got me laughing out loud.)
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Post by Makoto on Oct 23, 2018 8:06:30 GMT
DevilDeuce: Heheh! Mako_02: The first "special move" is Castling. It is the only move in Chess where you can move more than 1 piece at once. Basically, it is a move done with your King and one of your Rooks. Deuce, please be quiet for the time being while I explain. Basically, the requirements of castling is that neither your King or Rook may have moved yet. There must also not be any of your own or enemy pieces between the King and Rook. Also, your King may not be in "Check". Nor may it move into or over any squares that would put it in check. So then, hopefully this diagram can explain. Castling involves moving your King 2 squares toward either of your Rooks. Then, on the same turn, you place the rook directly to the other side of your King that it was initially standing. Hopefully you're keeping up so far. So to summarize: 1. Castling involves moving your King 2 squares toward your Rook, then placing the Rook to the square adjacent on the other side of your King. 2. You cannot castle if your King or Rook have moved at any point in the game. 3. You cannot castle if your King is in check. 4. You cannot castle if your King moves to or over any squares attacked by the enemy. 5. You cannot castle if any pieces stand between your King and Rook. It's an important move to master, because it can immediately move your King to a much safer position, protecting him from Checkmate.
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Post by Alan Pantell on Oct 23, 2018 8:14:16 GMT
Wafcake63: Huh. Wow. First I've heart of anyone even mentioning this, not that I've paid much attention in the past. Wafcake63: That said, I do get it completely.
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Post by Makoto on Oct 23, 2018 8:16:57 GMT
Mako_02: The second "special move" is a technique called "En Passant". DevilDeuce: Which is French for "You Pissant". Mako_02: ...no, it's French for "In Passing". Basically, it is a special technique only available to Pawns. Basically, if a White Pawn is on the 5th Row, or a Black Pawn is on the 4th Row, and they are in front of enemy pawns that have not moved yet, then they would have the opportunity to execute this move. Thus, hopefully this can explain. Basically, if the opponent tries to get past the threat of your pawn by moving 2 squares forward, you have the option of having your pawn capturing theirs en passant, which effectively nullifies their attempt at moving 2 squares, and the game treats it as though they have only moved 1 square. However, you may only do this on the immediate next turn. If you do not do that in the next turn, you may not capture en passant at any future time in the game. So, to summarize: 1. If White has a pawn on the 5th row or if Black has a pawn on the 4th row, and there is an enemy pawn to their immediate left or right that hasn't moved yet, they have the option of carrying out en passant. 2. If the opponent moves this pawn 2 squares forward, you may capture them as though they have only moved 1 square forward. 3. You may only do this on the turn immediately following. If you hold off, you cannot do it in future. So, these are the special moves. Hopefully you understand everything so far?
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Post by Alan Pantell on Oct 23, 2018 8:24:57 GMT
Wafcake63: Yeah, I get it. I would have been completely lost without that diagram. Wafcake63: Thankfully, the diagram is there. Wafcake63: Though it might take me a bit to immediately recognize the setup, I'll always remember what it looks like. Wafcake63: Thanks again for explaining all this!
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Post by Makoto on Oct 23, 2018 8:26:02 GMT
Mako_02: Great! I'm really glad! And that's alright. Now, for the initial setup. The first step is to arrange the board so that the a1 square is dark. Then, both players place their King on the opposite colored square in the middle, then the Queen next to them, then both bishops, both knights, both rooks, and place their 8 pawns on the second row, like so. Every game of chess begins this same way. So, Alan, do you feel comfortable in playing a game yet? I can give you a tutorial match if you like.
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Post by Alan Pantell on Oct 23, 2018 8:34:08 GMT
Wafcake63: Sure, I'd be down for that. Wafcake63: Now, uh... Wafcake63: I'm still new to these boards, so... Wafcake63: How does one, er, "control" the pieces on a message board?
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Post by Makoto on Oct 23, 2018 8:44:18 GMT
Alright, I'll explain briefly on chess notation. Basically, there's a standard notation where each player first specifies the piece they're moving, then the destination they move them to. Each piece is denoted by a letter. K - King Q - Queen R - Rook B - Bishop N - Knight *P - Pawn (*since pawns are usually annotated as just the squares they move to, but you're beginning, I'll label these pieces in this game as such). Before we begin, let's take a look at what possible moves can be made here. Since all of the pieces are hemmed in, the only moves we can make is to move our pawns. However, if we choose to, we can also move our Knights to the 3rd row if we choose to. So in effect, there are only 20 possible starting moves in Chess. Thus, I will start with one of the most common. My first move for this game will be Pawn to e4. Note why I did it. With the pawn on e4, it can capture any of your pieces if they land on d5 or f5. Furthermore, it allows my Bishop on f1 to move out onto the board if I choose. And also, it allows my Queen on d1 to move out as well. So, how would you respond to this? 1. P-e4
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Post by Alan Pantell on Oct 23, 2018 17:06:17 GMT
Wafcake63: Hmm... in that case... Wafcake63: Since I don't have any screenshots of a board, I'll have to specify which pawn I'm moving, so.... Wafcake63: Pc7 -> c5
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Post by Makoto on Oct 23, 2018 23:12:27 GMT
Mako_02: Nice one. That move is known as the "Sicilian Defense", which is one of the best possible replies black can make against white's first move. Your c5 pawn now controls the d4 and b4 squares, and you've opened a diagonal for your queen to move if necessary. (As a rule, it's best not to do so too early, it's better to get your knights and bishops out first).
Like so. For my second move I'll move my knight to f3. Also I'll show what the board looks like from your position since I'm tutoring you.
My knight can jump over my own pieces, so this is a legal move. Now my knight is present on the board and now can move to many more squares than it could before.
1. P-e4, P-c5 2. N-f3
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Post by Alan Pantell on Oct 23, 2018 23:50:57 GMT
Wafcake63: Huh. Lucky guess, then. I've heard Sicilians are quite good at battles of wits. Wafcake63: Unfortunately for me, now comes the part where I stumble with little long-term rhyme or reason. Wafcake63: I'm, uh, nervous, to be honest. Wafcake63: It's just a tutorial game, but just... knowing that you'll know the precise moment when I make an objectively terrible move... Wafcake63: Ugh. It's my first game ever, and mistakes are to be learned from, and I still worry about stuff like this for some reason. Wafcake63: Sorry. You don't need to hear this. Wafcake63: This game'll take forever if I soliloquize before every move. Wafcake63: Uhh… come on... just pick... Wafcake63: Hmm... Wafcake63: Pg7 -> g6
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Post by Makoto on Nov 4, 2018 10:55:12 GMT
Mako_02: Actually that's not a bad idea. The main aim in the opening is to play toward the center. So by moving your g-pawn you seem to be preparing to "fianchetto" your bishop. On g7, it could be a pretty powerful piece since it will sit on the h8-a1 diagonal.
That said, my move counterplays that. By moving pawn c2-c3, that blocks off your bishop's reach for the time being. So, you're not making dreadful moves at least.
Not only that, I may now prepare to move my pawn to d4, challenging your c5 pawn.
1. P-e4, P-c5 2. N-f3, P-g6 3. P-c3
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Post by Alan Pantell on Nov 6, 2018 6:16:23 GMT
Wafcake63: Hmm... Wafcake63: After some deliberation... Wafcake63: I think I could call this an educated guess. Wafcake63: P-b5.
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Post by Makoto on Nov 6, 2018 8:16:39 GMT
DevilDeuce: Ouchies...
Mako_02: I see. That, unfortunately was a bad move. You immediately moved your pawn to an undefended square, allowing me to capture it at once with my bishop. You need to think carefully about every move you make in chess - if your piece moves to a square where my pieces can capture them, you need to think about what can back them up.
I capture your b5 pawn with my bishop like so.
I wouldn't say that's a fatal mistake so far, though, it's just a pawn, so it's a simple setback.
1. P-e4, P-c5 2. N-f3, P-g6 3. P-c3, P-b5 4. Bxb5
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Post by Alan Pantell on Nov 6, 2018 8:49:44 GMT
Wafcake63: This... is why I'm never confident in myself. Wafcake63: Yeah, I considered that bishop. Wafcake63: I considered it long and hard. Wafcake63: What I didn't consider... Wafcake63: Was the pawn I was also considering... Wafcake63: That was neither... Wafcake63: In the way of the bishop... Wafcake63: Nor... Wafcake63: The pawn you said you'd be moving. Wafcake63: And yet I looked, and I pretended the pawn was already another square forward. Wafcake63: So I was smug, and I considered my move well thought-out. Wafcake63: And it would have been... Wafcake63: If it was not thought out based on a false assumption.
GetInTheBagLebby: So what you're saying is: you made a mistake.
Wafcake63: … Wafcake63: Yes. Wafcake63: I made a mistake.
GetInTheBagLebby: Everyone is aware. GetInTheBagLebby: And so are you. GetInTheBagLebby: Nobody thinks you're stupid. GetInTheBagLebby: You're playing a game. GetInTheBagLebby: Make a move.
Wafcake63: Yes, yes, of course. Thanks, Levi. Wafcake63: Hmm... Wafcake63: Simple and clean. Wafcake63: P-a5.
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