Chess Patterns ❯ Control of Center ❯ Closed Center
Closed Center
Closed Center
Pattern Card
Created with Love in Italy
Created with Love in Italy
These cards are our tiny indie studio's tribute to chess lovers around the world.
Part of the 'Chess With Cards' Game
Part of the 'Chess With Cards' Game
This card and all other Pattern Cards are included in our upcoming Chess With Cards game.
Ship it from the U.S. or Print it Yourself
Ship it from the U.S. or Print it Yourself
Choose delivery from our print-on-demand U.S. provider, The Game Crafter, or download and print at home.
Final Revisions Underway. Help Welcome.
Final Revisions Underway. Help Welcome.
We're chess nuts, but let's face it - we're not GMs (yet). And English isn't our first language either. That's why we're double-checking all the card content before the launch. We might've blundered somewhere, so if you spot any issues, give us a shout. We're aiming to create the best game out there, and we need everyone's eagle eyes to make it happen.
Master the Closed Center
While creating Chess With Cards, we watched many videos and read a lot of books. Here's our curated selection of the best resources we encountered on positions where the Center is Closed. We also included some smaller creators who are growing fast and we believe deserve your attention. Check out these resources if you want to master this type of center.
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Chess Strategy- Open vs Closed Games
A short, to-the-point introduction by The Chess Website about the differences between closed and open center. Aimed at beginners.
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How to WIN Closed Chess Positions!
In this engaging and very instructive lesson, GothamChess examines three games where the Closed Center plays an important role.
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5 Rules for Playing Closed Positions
This is a very fast-paced, concrete-advice-packed video by Kamryn on what to do when you have a Closed Center in front of you.
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Chess Strategy for Club Players: The Road to Positional Advantage*
An excellent book by Herman Grooten that gives a comprehensive introduction to the most important positional concepts, including the closed center. Perfect for intermediate players. Don’t miss this.
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This rich book by Drazen Marovic follows Understanding Pawn Play in Chess and goes deeper into the subject. A lot is said here about the closed center. Recommended for intermediate and advanced players.
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