Chess Training

Karpov's 7 timeless reference points for evaluating a position Stage one: Comparative analysis. Material relationship between the forces Presence of direct threats Position of the kings, their safety Possession of open lines Pawn Structure, weak and strong squares The centre and space Development and the position of pieces Stage two:  choosing a plan. The choice of an attacking or defensive plan in any situation is determined by an objective evaluation of the position. And although these positions are different in terms of their specific features, for each of them there are defined rules about the methods of battle in better (1), worse (2) and equal (3) positions. 1 In better positions – with an advantage in development – you should try to prevent your opponent from completing the mobilization of his forces. To achieve this you should choose, as the opportunity arises, moves that present concrete threats, forcing your opponent to waste time and energy deflecting ...

What is a Priyome? First the definition. Priyome ( Russian : приём ), also spelled " priem ", is a Russian noun that is used directly and generically in English to represent some sort of typical maneuver or technique in chess . For example, a typical defensive technique ("priem") in rook endings is to use the king to attack the opponent's pawns . [1] The Russian word "Priem" is used more generally to refer to typical maneuvers used in positions with certain pawn structure or other defining characteristics. The term is pronounced "pree-YOHM" in both Russian and English. ~ Wikipedia