The Early Queen
Part of the Playing Real Games section of Coddy's Chess journey. Lesson 9 of 40.
An early queen is not a threat, it is a target. Every cheap piece that attacks her develops with tempo; every retreat costs a move. The rule: never bring the queen out before the minor pieces - and when they do, develop at her with threats until she goes home, then look for the tactic she left behind.
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Position 1 of 7
WatchThe queen came out on move two. Watch the price.
The starting position.
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1Think Before You Move
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