The mat, the hunt for the king is the favorite sport of offensive players. It was necessary, dear friends of the 64 squares, to begin to take an interest in the methods used by the specialists of the direct attack on the king. According to Dutchman Max Euwe, the fifth world chess champion and the most talented teacher among the chessboard masters, royal aggression is the most exciting phase of wrestling. He compares it to a final sprint during which all resources must be used.
It is often believed that it is enough to set your sights on the opposing king to catch him in his nets. Nothing could be further from the truth. The mat, the ultimate goal of the attacker, arrives only after adequate preparation. Three essential criteria must be lodged in the spirit of regicide: the advance of development, the advantage in the center and finally the advantage in the king wing.
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