Chess Patterns ❯ Control of Lines ❯ Control of Open File
Control of Open File
Control of Open File
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 Open Files
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 Open Files and how to control them. 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 important chess concept.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE
This YouTube short by the passionate Volclus chess channel is the perfect 60-second introduction to Open Files. Enjoy it.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Open file / Chess strategy explained
Watch this carefully created video by the Bad Bishop Chess Channel and have a go at four instructive positions where the Open Files are key. Greatly explained.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Recapping and reviewing the Classic Chess Book Reassess Your Chess by IM Jeremy Silman
This is NOT a video, but a recording of the awesome Perpetual Chess Podcast. This episode is all about Silman’s classic and his Theory of Imbalances. Listen to it to understand in a wider context the “Control Of Open Files” imbalance.
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GET IT ON AMAZON
Complete Book of Chess Strategy*
Another excellent chess book from a truly passionate master. Jeremy Silman breaks down complex concepts with incredible clarity, including the control of open files. Whether you're a novice or an intermediate, this book is a must-have.
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GET IT ON AMAZON
This recent work by Eugene Perelshteyn is unique. It contains roughly 200 exercises, similar to many workbooks. However, the focus here is not on calculation. The positions have to be "evaluated". Obviously, we think it’s a must-read.
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