The Chess King Explained

Tips for Playing with the King

Black King

Mark of Westminster

Opening Tips

• Castle early in open positions
• Wait to castle if no danger
• Stop your opponent from castling

Middle Game Tips

• Keep your King safe
• Don't move Pawns in front of your castled King

Endgame Tips

• Centralize your King

[Image: Mark of Westminster, www.ChessUSA.com, used with permission]

Index: The Chess King Explained

1. The Moves of the King
2. The Value of the King
3. Tips for Playing with the King