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The algebraic system of notation has many forms, but all are based on the use of the square identifiers, A1, C6, E3, etc. We shall use a simple system in which every move is recorded by naming the square from which a piece moves, followed by the square to which it moves. For example:
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White has opened the game by moving his pawn from E2 to E4, and Black has responded by moving his knight from G8 to F6. We would write these moves E2 E4 and G8 F6 respectively. Castling king-side is written 0 0 and castling queen-side is 0 0 0.
===Ten Hints on How to Play===
====In the opening phase of the game:====
:: 1) Bring out your pieces quickly, starting with the knights and bishops, and then castle to put your king into safety.
:: 2) Do not bring out the queen too early - it can easily be attacked by your opponent's pieces.
:: 3) Try not to move the same piece many times - it wastes moves which might be useful for something else.
====In the middle phase of the game:====
Once you have brought out your pieces and castled, you are ready to engage your opponent's army. You should:
:: 4) Keep your king well protected - do not advance the pawns near your king unnecessarily because the king will then be more vulnerable to attack.
:: 5) Try to place your pieces so that they attack as many squares as possible, particularly squares in the center of the board and squares near your opponent's king.
:: 6) If you want to protect a piece do so with something of lesser value (pawn, knight or bishop) rather than a high valued piece (rook or queen).
:: 7) Play actively - make every move count. If in doubt about what to do, improve the position of your worst placed piece by bringing it nearer to the center of the board or to your opponent's king.
Near the end of the game:
When there are few pieces on the board:
8) It is important to advance pawns in an attempt to
promote them to queens.
9) If you think it is safe to do so, use your king as a
fighting piece - with fewer pieces on the board the
chances of a surprise checkmate are much lower.
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