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I’m answering the question “what is the goal of chess?” on the understanding that what is actually being asked is “what is the objective?”. Just in case, I will run through some “chess goals” too, along the lines of achievements and learning targets but in the meantime, let’s look at the goal of chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The objective or goal for any player in a game of chess is to place your opponent in a checkmate position and emerge victorious in your battle over the board, or even force your opponent into resignation to avoid the indignity of inescapable checkmate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many other goals within the game of chess that will all feed into the ultimate goal of bragging rights and hopefully an increased Elo rating<\/a>, So let’s take a deep dive into the other various goals in chess you may want to strive for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we get into the meat of the subject, a light-hearted view of the goal of chess is to learn the rules of chess, strategies and tactics whilst having fun<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now we understand what the overall objective of chess is, let´s look at some individual and personal goals you might have relating to your new favorite game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quick development and thorough knowledge of your chosen openings and chess moves<\/a> are key goals when playing chess. The ability to play what you have planned and avoid what you don’t will keep your pieces<\/a> actively placed on the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slow development can hinder your progress and attacking strength and also lead to loss of control of the center of the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaining control of the center of the board is often talked about as a key goal in your chess game. It can often be underestimated how important the fight for the center squares is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of your main goals and objectives in your game is to understand how your opening leads to a strong fight for central control<\/p>\n\n\n\n A strong pawn structure<\/a> should always be a goal of your chess game. Understanding when to protect your pawns and not sacrifice them is so, so important as they are often overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The longer your pawns remain on the board on a solid structure and on a defended square, the more attacking value they have through the middle game<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A strong pawn structure should be a goal for your end game<\/a> too, their value is huge at this stage. not quite that of the Queen of course, but a passed pawn<\/a> can be promoted into a more powerful piece of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStrategic and Tactical Chess Game Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Quick Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Center Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Strong Pawn Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n