How to Play with Differents Types of the Center
Dear Chess Friends!
The center is the heart of every chess position. Controlling it effectively grants better piece mobility, restricts the opponent’s plans, and opens up tactical and strategic opportunities. But did you know that different types of centers require different approaches? Understanding whether the center is open, closed, fixed, or semi-open can shape your entire game plan. That is why I decided to tell you about it at my next workshop called “Different Center Types” where we’ll explore this fundamental aspect of chess strategy.
🗓 Date: 02/09
⏰ Time: 11 a.m. EST, 4 p.m. UK time, 5 p.m. CET
During this workshop, you’ll learn:
- How to identify and classify different center types
- Strategic plans for playing with an open, closed, fixed, or semi-open center
- Key piece placement and maneuvering ideas for each center type
- Common mistakes and how to exploit them
- Practical examples from master games
Why should you attend?
Understanding the center is essential for chess improvement at all levels. Every opening leads to a specific type of center, and knowing how to handle it will help you make better positional decisions, anticipate your opponent’s plans, and find strong moves consistently. Many players struggle with middlegame planning because they don’t fully grasp how the center dictates the flow of the game. By attending this workshop, you’ll develop a structured approach to playing different center types, making your overall game more solid, dynamic, and strategically sound.
Register now and receive the Zoom-link before the event! Your participation is absolutely free, you just need to register here: https://chesslance.com/masterclass/
See you at the workshop,
FM Viktor Neustroev
