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    What tactic can help me move up to a more advanced level of chess?
    Vitaly Neimer
    International Chess Master
    Vitaly Neimer is an International Chess Master and Certified Professional Chess Coach with over 15 years of training experience. He has been a part of the United States' Webster SPICE national chess champion team and is also a two-time Israeli national chess champion.
    International Chess Master
    Expert Answer
    Learn how to set up forks on the board. A fork is when you attack 2 different pieces with the same piece so you put more pressure on your opponent.
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    How do I checkmate using Knight and Bishop?
    Community Answer
    You'd need your own King in play to checkmate with the Knight and Bishop. Go to Wikipedia and search for "Bishop and Knight Checkmate" to see the configurations.
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    How do I beat my mate in a chess grand final?
    Community Answer
    As with beating anyone else, the key is to practice until perfect and stay on top of your game.
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    When moving a pawn to the opponent's king row, what are your choices and how many queens can you have?
    FlowerPower 💖
    Community Answer
    You can choose any piece except a pawn or a king. You can make as many queens as you want!
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    How do I beat my opponent within the first few opening moves?
    FlowerPower 💖
    Community Answer
    That is unlikely unless your opponent isn't very good at chess. Try to play your best chess, and good results will follow.
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    Can a pawn ever take a piece moving forward?
    Tujoues
    Community Answer
    No, a pawn will never take a piece moving forward. They only take diagonally one square.
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