#middlegame planning

Strategy

Weak Squares and Outposts: Where to Put Your Knight So It Can Never Be Chased Away

A weak square is one your opponent's pawns can never defend again. Learn to spot holes, build outposts for your knights, and avoid creating holes yourself.

27/09/2026 5 min read

Strategy

King Safety in Chess: Pawn Shields, Luft, Opposite-Side Castling, and the Warning Signs of an Incoming Attack

Castling is not the end of king safety. How pawn shields work, when to make luft, what changes with opposite-side castling, and the warning signs of an attack.

23/09/2026 5 min read