Devon Junior Chess Association (DJCA)

Supporting junior chess in the county

One last(?) openings booklet - Semi-Slav

One more on the Semi-Slav -- just an introduction, there is a lot of theory to learn in some lines!

Chess Tips

MIDDLEGAME TIPS:

* Danger signs - General things to watch out for:
1. leaving the king without sufficient support from other pieces
2. weakness of the eighth rank
3. entering a lasting pin
4. poisoned pawns
5. placing pieces without escape routes -- Amazia AVNI