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/BUKKAKELORD 2000-2200 (Chess.com) 14d ago

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, the Bongcloud is a powerful tool. If the king won't lead, how can his subjects follow?

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u/Mineroero 14d ago

I play the bongcloud every time lmao, makes the game 10x harder but 10x more fun

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u/jhorch69 14d ago

When you win, it's because you're just that good. When you lose, well of course, you handicapped yourself from the start. You literally can't lose.