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Here's what's on the patient list for today:

• Best Chess Tactic Everyone Needs To Know

• Middle Game Strategy

• The Weekly Puzzle (sweepstake for $1)

THE BEST CHESS TACTIC EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW

The discovered attack is the sneakiest but one of the most powerful tricks in the chess playbook! It's like hiding a whoopee cushion under your friend's chair and then watching them jump when they sit down 🤪

Here's how it works: You move one piece, revealing an attack by another piece behind it. It's like playing a game of chess peek-a-boo - you show your opponent one thing, and then surprise them with something else entirely.

Here's a visual of how it goes 👇

Just like that you are able to get the bishop without trading any pieces because you attacked their queen with the rook using the tactic known as the discovered attack.

The key to a successful discovered attack is timing. You want to make sure your opponent is caught off guard, and that they don't see the attack coming. It's like telling a joke - the punchline is only funny if it's delivered at the right moment 👊

But be careful not to overuse the discovered attack - your opponent will catch on pretty quickly if you're doing it every other move. It's like using the same whoopee cushion joke over and over again - eventually, people will just roll their eyes and move on.

So next time you're playing chess, try out a sneaky discovered attack. It might not make your opponent laugh, but it will definitely make them think twice about underestimating your gameplay.

MIDDLE GAME STRATEGY

Ah, the chess middle game - the time in the game where anything can happen! It's like the awkward teenage years of a chess match. You've got your pawns moving all over the place, knights jumping around like they've had too much caffeine, and bishops just trying to stay relevant 🤓

But fear not! Here is one tip to help you navigate this treacherous territory:

In the middle game, trading off pieces can be a strategic move. By taking your opponent's piece, you can open up new lines of attack and give yourself more room to maneuver. But be careful not to get too greedy with your trading. Losing a crucial piece can completely change the course of the game, and leave you feeling like you're playing chess with a fork instead of a knight 🍴

So how do you know when it's worth it to trade off pieces? It all comes down to evaluation and prediction. You want to think ahead and weigh the potential outcomes of each trade.

Of course, there's always the risk of making a blunder and completely ruining your position. But hey, that's just part of the fun of the middle game! It's like a game of Jenga - one wrong move and everything comes crashing down lol 💥

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