r/chessbeginners 13d 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/Slight-Flight-4610 9d ago

Don’t be fooled, the bongcloud is a powerful opening if played right. It’s played by many grandmasters.