Watch out for the Windmill | Part I | Chess Tactics | Beginner Level | IM Alex Astaneh
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With this video, we are going to have a look at the windmill tactic. Most games, especially at the beginner level, are decided by tactical mistakes. Therefore, a good understanding of tactics and pattern recognition is crucial to get better at chess. In this video, IM Alex Astaneh will show you how to create a windmill based on practical examples.
Knowing this important tactic will help you in your own games!
What is a windmill?
A windmill is a tactic in which a combination of discovered checks and regular checks, usually by a rook and a bishop, often forcing the opposing king to move back and forth between two squares, can win massive amounts of material.
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