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Vlad_Kim

White would like to castle on the next move. Can you find a developing move for Black that brings a piece to an active square and prevents White from castling?

Vlad_Kim

White wants to capture Black's pawn on c3 - which capture best activates a piece?

 

 

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White wants to develop the light-squared bishop on this move and castle. What is the best square for this bishop?
 

 

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White's rook on e1 is preventing Black from castling since it would capture the bishop on e7. How can Black develop a piece and block White's rook from attacking the dark-squared bishop?

 

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Black's rook is ready to invade on e1 or e2. How can you prevent both these moves and activate White's passive rook?