SPOT ON CHESS PUZZLES For FRIDAY, May 12th of 2023

Computer Chess,

It’s everywhere: On your phone, tablet, computer or even in a dedicated chess tabletop chess set. It’s a wonderful way to sharpen your chess,
In today’s game I take a look at recent struggle that played out between yours truly and the JSBach Chess Program on the ICC. Takeaways from that game include:
* Don’t move the same piece too many times out in the opening
* Move your Queen out early and you may lose her in a hurry. At the very least you will lose time as your opponent develops minor pieces attacking your Queen.
* Be very careful about allowing the e-file to open up in 1. e4 and …e5 openings
* Check every arm of your octopi
* Invite as many of your pieces as you can to the “party” - make sure you have enough attackers!

I hope you enjoy today’s tactics and chess movie. Have a great weekend everyone ~ Sean