Thursday 8 October 2009

The overworked piece


It is the basic rule of nature that no man can serve two masters. And in chess, no piece can simultaneously guard two pieces without becoming a target of attack. The principle is clear and simple: a piece which is performing more than one function is especially venerable to hostile attack.
Let us understand this concept with the help of an example. In the given diagram, the black Queen plays a vital protective role. Consequently, white can win by constantly harrying The Black Queen until it is forced to give up its protective function. Everything is clear from the given diagram.

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