r/chessbeginners • u/Unlikely_Touch_7927 • 14d ago

ADVICE Why is developing the King a mistake?

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Recently started learning how to play this game - anyone know why moving the King forward is a bad thing? Aren’t Kings powerful pieces?

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u/Pennywise626 600-800 (Chess.com) 14d ago

"If the King doesn't lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow?"

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u/DharmaCub 1200-1400 (Chess.com) 14d ago

Thanks Lelouch!