CHESS OPENING PRINCIPLES by SIX FAMOUS GRANDMASTERS

The chess grandmaster is Vlastimil Hord. He was of Czech nationality and was born on 12th January 1944. He was World’s strongest chess player in the 1960s and 70s. During that time, he was able to reach on the candidate’s stage of the World’s chess championship. But  he never got the opportunity to compete with the actual title. During the first part of his chess career, he was a citizen of Czechoslovakia and he wants national championships in the years 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, and 1977.

In the year 1965, he won the title of the grandmaster of chess. While he was the citizen of Czechoslovakia, he played several tournaments and was able to win some of the most important tournaments like Hastings 1967-68, Skopje 1969, and many more. He was World recognized for being the strongest non-soviet player in the world. The age never stopped him from playing chess. During his 60s he was still an active competitor in tournaments. Here are some chess Openings principles from the greatest chess grandmasters.

Dr. Emmanuel Lasker’s rules for the opening  

1. Move king and queen pawns in the opening game and don’t move any other pawns in the opening game.
2. In the opening game don’t move any chess piece twice, instead place the piece only once on the right square.
3. Before developing your bishops in the opening game, bring your knights out especially in the queen’s bishop.
4. Pin your adverse king’s knight after your opponent castle.

GM Reuben Fine’s rules for the opening

1. Due to extra moves, the initial position white because it has some advantages.
2. In the opening game, white secure a better position for your piece in the game.
3. On the other hand, the problem with black is, it secure quality.

Fine’s rules for the opening

1. Try to open the game either with d-pawn or with e-pawn.
2. Before the bishops develop knights.
3. Don’t move more than one or two pawns during the chess openings.
4. On the king’s side make the castle as fast as possible.
5. It is always good to maintain one pawn in the center of the board.
6. Avoid sacrificing. It means without any adequate and clear reason do not sacrifice your piece.
7. Start the game with the motive to control the center of the board.

Nimzovitch’s Seven Axioms’ rules for the opening

1. The center of the pawn needs to be mobile.
2. Any movement of a pawn must not be regarded as a development move instead it is just a way to develop.
3. In the opening game, there is no time to hunt a pawn except the pawn plays in the center.

GM Suetin’s four principles for advanced players

1. During the game chase for quick development.
2. Put your focus on forming a pawn structure that brings the most advantages.
3. Fight for the control of the center position on the board.
4. Create such conditions that aim to construct an early castle.

GM Hort’s rules for all players

1. Flexibility building.
2. Grab the advantage of all tempo.
3. Start the game with a pawn in the center. After that move the minor pieces for the development and the influence on the center.
4. All the moves made must have specific aims. Each and every move of the piece should be a part of your final game plan.
5. Take space advantage with the help of your pawns and make your opponent’s position weak.

Grandmasters of chess have great experience and knowledge about the strategies, tactics, and tricks in all the phases of the game. Their principles help the players to master their games and win all the competitions. Learn these principles from Chess on Demand and excel in your game.