

Adam Raoof of the English Chess Foundation (Goldersgreenchess.blogspot.com) gives us his tips for getting your game off to a strong start.
"Make a few pawn moves in front of your king or queen to give your pieces room to manoeuvre. Not too many, though, as they can’t move backwards if you change your mind later.
“Develop your pieces – meaning, get them off their starting squares and out where they can control more territory. Knights first, then bishops. Clear a path for your king and rook to castle – this is the only time you’ll ever be able to move two pieces at once.
“Don’t move pieces more than once at the start - you want to make every move count. You don’t want to fall for Fool’s Mate (two-move checkmate) or Scholar’s Mate (four-move checkmate) either.
“Castle your king into safety and finally develop that rook stuck in the corner. Then launch your decisive attack on the enemy king with all you’ve got!”
Get exclusive shortlists, celebrity interviews and the best deals on the products you care about, straight to your inbox.
As a Staff Writer at Shortlist, Holly dabbles in a bit of everything. Having started her career as a news reporter, she has since decided to return to the world of the living.
-
Danny Boyle on 28 Years Later sequel The Bone Temple, Cillian Murphy’s return — and THAT shocking pregnancy
The British director spills the beans on what's coming next for his zombies-in-the-countryside trilogy — along with some pretty big sequel spoilers...
-
Whisky whilst you walk? Scapa whisky launches Sanctuary Trails with hiking app
It’s a walk not a stumble