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Chess Symbols
Pawn = (the squares)
Knight =N
Bishop =B
Rook =R
Queen =Q
King =K
Chess Symbols
Check = +
Castling = 0-0 or 0-0-0
Capture = x
Checkmate = #
White wins = 1-0
Black wins = 0-1
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Fork
Pin
Double attack
Control the center.
Develop knights first before bishops.
Do not expose the queen too early.
Control the open file.
Hide the king. (Castle)
• Recognize Opportunity
• Look At the Bigger Picture
• Failure Helps Us Grow
• All Actions Have Consequences
• Accept the Fact That Bad Things Happen
• Always Have a Goal in Mind
1. Make chess your hobby.
2. Make analyzing a chess game, your
habit.
Prepared by:

Noel G. Mendoza
Chess coach

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