Fundamental

Lichess study of this chapter # Embedded chessboard from lichess.org The sudden attack from a different side # Similar to general theory, the idea is to first attacking on one side, then, with greater mobility of the pieces, quickly transfer attack to the other side and break through, before the opponent can respond.

Lichess study of this chapter # Embedded chessboard from lichess.org The initiative # White has the move, which means initiative. He tries to first control the center, or obtain some positional advantage, so it’s possible for him to keep on harrassing the enemy. He only relinquishes the initiative when he gets for some material advantage in return.

Single pawn # The King should be in front of his Pawn, with at least one intervening square. Advance the King as far as possible with the safety of the pawn, and never to advance the Pawn until it is essential to its own safety. Other Pawn Endings # ℹ️ Don't push pawns prematurely don’t push the pawn prematurely, which may send it to the opponent’s King, and you can’t protect it. In this position, if white pushes the f-pawn, the game draws because ... Kf7. White is better to move his King and force the Black king to the corner, with help from g6 push, controlling the f7 square .