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chessKIDS academy presents
The Black Queen's Walkabout
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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!
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White plays e2-e4 and Black replies e7-e5. Now White plays Ng1-f3 to THREATEN the Black e-pawn. So far so good.
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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!
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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
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Black greedily grabs 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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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Here's the position. White's got a really great Knight move here? It it... Nf3-d4
Nf3xe5+ Nf3-g5+
Nf3-h4
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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
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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
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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
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How should White bring another piece into the attack? Qd1-h5+
Qd1-d3+ Bc1-f4
Nb1-c3
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White played g2-g4+ and Black captured the pawn: Kh5xg4. How can White get CHECKMATE this move? Qd3-e2+
Qd3-e4+ Qd3-g3+
Qd3-h3+
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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. ![]()
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Hey, you at the back! Pay attention! How can White use a FORK here? ![]()
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