Basic Good Chess Strategies Include Knowing Your Opponent

You have sixteen pieces, with the traditional value of each piece listed in descending order: the King, Queen, two each of rooks, bishops and knights, along with eight pawns. That said, experience will teach you that different individuals always develop favored pieces. While one person will do anything to protect the Queen, another player may have no such loyalty to a given piece. Basic to a good chess strategy is knowing your opponent. For example, you find a new chess pal and invite that person for a game. With a little careful observation, you'll see which pieces they value over others.