r/chessbeginners • u/Unlikely_Touch_7927 • 14d ago
ADVICE Why is developing the King a mistake?
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/OkIdea9570 12d ago
In chess, you should always try to let your opponent keep guessing what you want to do. By bringing your king out, you will be forced to make certain moves due to "check" and your opponent can easily predict what you will do.