chessKIDS academy presents
The Black Queen's Walkabout |
In this lseson we'll play through a game. You'll learn about all the nasty things that happen to kids who bring their queen out too soon. Are you ready to go? OK! |
White plays e2-e4 and Black replies e7-e5. Now White plays Ng1-f3 to THREATEN the Black e-pawn. So far so good. |
Black's usual move is Nb8-c6 but in this game he decides to DEFEND his Pawn with his Queen. He plays Qd8-f6. Not a good idea! |
White DEVELOPS his Bishop on c4 and Black moves his Queen to g6. White's g-pawn is under attack. What should he do about it? Ke1-f1 0-0 g2-g3 Nf3-h4 |
Black greedily grabss the Pawn on e4, moving his Queen for a THIRD time! Black's also THREATENING the Bishop on c4. White has two brilliant moves here. First we'll look at Nf3xe5. |
This looks crazy - Black can take the Knight. But do you see how White can win the Black Queen in this position?
d2-d4 Rf1-e1 Qd1-e2 Qd1-h5 |
The Rook PINS and wins the Black Queen. Remember this idea and you'll win a lot of Queens! See how White got his Rook into play quickly by CASTLING! |
But White didn't play Nf3xe5 - he preferred another crazy looking move. He played Bc4xf7+! What's this? Why can't Black just CAPTURE the Bishop? Let's have a look. |
Here's the position. White's got a really great Knight move here? It it... Nf3-d4 Nf3xe5+ Nf3-g5+ Nf3-h4 |
Black saw this coming and played Ke8-e7 instead. White now played Re1xe5+ and this time Black took the Bishop. |
How can White move a Pawn and open up a THREAT from his Bishop to the Black Queen?
a2-a4 b2-b4 c2-c4 d2-d4 |
Look at this position again. Black must move his Queen - there are only two squares where she will not be taken at once. Are they... f6 and h6 g4 and h4 g4 and f6 h4 and h6 |
Look at the Queens. If White moves his Knight the White Queen would THREATEN the Black Queen. Should he play... Nf3-d2 Nf3-e1 Nf3-g5+ Nf3-h4 |
How should White bring another piece into the attack? Qd1-h5+ Qd1-d3+ Bc1-f4 Nb1-c3 |
White played g2-g4+ and Black had no choice: Kh5xg4. How can White get CHECKMATE this move? Qd3-e2+ Qd3-e4+ Qd3-g3+ Qd3-h3+ |
Black's FORKING two pawns. What developing move did White play here?
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Here, White can use a PIN to win Black's Queen. You'd better tell me how. |
Hey, you at the back! Pay attention! How can White use a FORK here? |
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Click on the FINISH button to find out how you got on! |