Chess Fundamentals #1: Undefended Pieces

Undefended pieces are the bane of the improving chess player's existence. After all, it's difficult to get better when you're prone to hanging your queen or leaving a pawn "en prise" every few moves! In this video I discuss how you can work to improve your sense of danger by actively scanning for undefended pieces in both your position and your opponent's camp.

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