I want help in Racing Kings. Pls give some tips.
#1:
1) Bishops are very-strong.
A lot of the time; you shouldn't hang-them, or even give-them-up for a rook---unless the enemy-king is far-ahead, because the rook can stop the king from reaching the final-rank, and the bishop can't do-much in the end-game.
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2) Don't push the king up the edge/corner-files, push-them-up closer to the Centre instead, because you should grab-space with it in the Centre.
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3) Try not to let the opposing king get too-far ahead.
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(Credit to @ TommyNelson for these tips)
1) Bishops are very-strong.
A lot of the time; you shouldn't hang-them, or even give-them-up for a rook---unless the enemy-king is far-ahead, because the rook can stop the king from reaching the final-rank, and the bishop can't do-much in the end-game.
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2) Don't push the king up the edge/corner-files, push-them-up closer to the Centre instead, because you should grab-space with it in the Centre.
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3) Try not to let the opposing king get too-far ahead.
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(Credit to @ TommyNelson for these tips)
Adding on to #2
Learning opening theory really helps in RK. Knowing a few moves for all the common lines will get you to 1900 and above. Kg3 is a beginner friendly opening as white. I also recommend learning kh3 as it can be used as a good surprise weapon against top players.
Analyse after each game to learn from your mistakes. Stockfish is a great tool.
Keep in mind that there’s a no check rule in RK.
When you are out of book, take some time to evaluate the position to see if any of your opponent’s pieces are hanging, which rank is his king placed, would capturing a piece stop the adversary side’s king from advancing. Tactics such as forking, skewering + pinning apply in RK too, so be on the look out for them.
If you want to improve fast, play blitz time control instead of bullet.In addition if you see any high rated players in your lobby, take their challenge.
Last but not least checkout this great study by @royalmaniac lichess.org/study/V39gYCxO It literally has everything you ever need to know about RK and more.
Learning opening theory really helps in RK. Knowing a few moves for all the common lines will get you to 1900 and above. Kg3 is a beginner friendly opening as white. I also recommend learning kh3 as it can be used as a good surprise weapon against top players.
Analyse after each game to learn from your mistakes. Stockfish is a great tool.
Keep in mind that there’s a no check rule in RK.
When you are out of book, take some time to evaluate the position to see if any of your opponent’s pieces are hanging, which rank is his king placed, would capturing a piece stop the adversary side’s king from advancing. Tactics such as forking, skewering + pinning apply in RK too, so be on the look out for them.
If you want to improve fast, play blitz time control instead of bullet.In addition if you see any high rated players in your lobby, take their challenge.
Last but not least checkout this great study by @royalmaniac lichess.org/study/V39gYCxO It literally has everything you ever need to know about RK and more.
@Tae7 only now i noticed you are a 2000 rk lol
@sidanu2009 said in #1:
> I want help in Racing Kings. Pls give some tips.
Look at @royalmaniac 's studies.
They are enough for u to improve.
> I want help in Racing Kings. Pls give some tips.
Look at @royalmaniac 's studies.
They are enough for u to improve.
@Tae7 all of roy's studies are valuable resources
Dont force him to study that specific one.
I used only the opening tree one, and i am actually good to go.
Dont force him to study that specific one.
I used only the opening tree one, and i am actually good to go.
look at @royalmaniac . he's one of the best racing kings player in the world
also, play in some tournaments
@boochin said in #7:
> look at @royalmaniac . he's one of the best racing kings player in the world
Like i didnt say it before...
> look at @royalmaniac . he's one of the best racing kings player in the world
Like i didnt say it before...
Especially #3 is solid advice. The key to improving is continued analysis of your own games, both to build a diverse opening repertoire as well as to learn from your mistakes and to polish your endgame technique along the way.
I've compiled a list of Racing Kings-related resources on my website, check them out here: sites.google.com/view/racingkingswc/resources
There's still a lot of things that I'd like to add one day, but for now we'll have to do with these. Feel free to ask away if you have any more specific questions about RK or message me directly if you'd like. Though I am a bit busy with the 2021 Racing Kings WC right now, I'll do my best to help anyone interested in our variant :-)
I've compiled a list of Racing Kings-related resources on my website, check them out here: sites.google.com/view/racingkingswc/resources
There's still a lot of things that I'd like to add one day, but for now we'll have to do with these. Feel free to ask away if you have any more specific questions about RK or message me directly if you'd like. Though I am a bit busy with the 2021 Racing Kings WC right now, I'll do my best to help anyone interested in our variant :-)
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