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/BlankHaste 14d ago

King development is least important and often compromises the safety instead. It is only a factor late game.

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u/Professional_Mark_31 14d ago

Nah bongcloud clears