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Create an Opening Repertoire Using Hiarcs Chess Explorer Pro and Pgn-Extract.exe

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If you wish to skip the backstory, go directly to the Authoring Procedure and Usage. Needs About a year ago, I decided to shift my focus from programming chess to playing chess. Since then, I’ve played many games online and gotten a feel for blitz and rapid time controls. I’ve realized a valuable technique for improving my play is to review my games. This is especially important for an adult learner, such as myself, in my 50s. Ideally, immediately after finishing a game, I’ll review it and determine where I erred tactically or where I allowed my opponent to erode… Continue Reading

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Technique Create an imbalance in the position (different advantages and disadvantages for each player). Then develop pieces to capitalize on advantages and limit opponent’s advantages. Castling Protects king. Activates rook, especially if center file is semi-open or open. Castle if center is opened. Castle before attacking opponent’s king. Can delay or forgo castling if center is closed or if queens are exchanged early. Development Bring all the pieces into play. Avoid moving the same piece more than once, if possible. Maximize the mobility (number of legal moves) of each piece. Do not bring the queen past the second or third… Continue Reading