What is the key to Chess?

There are many tips to help learn chess better , but is there a key to chess? A single elements or elements to help you play better? Yes and no. Each position has its own beauty and best moves.

However at the beginning of the game there are some very important physical truths to chess.

1, Space. Occupying more space than your opponent is most often beneficial. We will define space as squares on the board that are under your control either by pawns (best for key squares) or by pieces.

2. Center space . Since the center is well "the center" and because many pieces have more options when placed in he center of the board than when they are on the side. It is true that center squares are in general more valuable than side squares.

3. Time and development

the player with their pieces developed to good squares should have an advantage, it is important at the start and middle of the game to develop your pieces and do so efficiently with regard to time.

4. King Safety

Keep your own king safe, with pawns and pieces in front of it and near it, and try to attack your opponents king whenever possible.