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SUGGESTIONS FOR BEGINNERS
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Developing the Game.

In developing a game of Chess, the beginner should remember this maxim: Move no Piece or Pawn twice, until each has been moved once. By following this principle none of the forces will be needlessly exposed to attack from the enemy, for it is true of Chessmen that divided they fall, and united they stand. The student should, also, develop his game on both wings that is on the King's side and on the Queen's side before beginning an attack. As the student progresses he will learn that there are many Chess openings and that each develops a certain line of play, which he must follow up; otherwise, his study of the subject is of no avail for the object of an opening is to lead up to a certain line of play, for defence or attack.


The Value of the Pieces.

The King. As the King is of greatest importance, the student should consider