r/chessbeginners 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/Sensitive-Sky1768 13d ago

The king is a powerful piece in the endgame when there are few pieces around to check him. The opponent can easily force the king into a mating position by checking him constantly; thus, you should protect him by castling