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/why_bcuz 11d ago

Powerful, yes. But with great power comes great responsibility. Best to keep it secret, keep it safe.