Teach: Special Rules
Special Rules
In this lesson, you will learn about the especially important chess concept of “special rules.” Rather than memorizing only the words, aim to explain the mechanism and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
Castling, en passant, and promotion each have conditions concerning the position and the sequence of moves.
Castling, en passant, and promotion each have conditions concerning the position and the sequence of moves.
Point
- Confirm not only the conclusion but also the reason for it
- Distinguish it from similar terms and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different about it.
- Check it by applying it to a familiar or specific example.
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