Fast development and castling

Morphy, the master of development

In the opening, every move should bring a new piece into play. Whoever develops faster and castles first takes the initiative.

Key ideas

1. Knights and bishops before the queen and rooks.
2. Don't move the same piece twice without a reason.
3. Castle early, then connect your rooks.

When to use it

In the first ten moves of every game.

Interactive lesson