Strategy  ·  Lesson 83 of 92

Don't Repeat Yourself

Moving the same piece twice in the opening is usually bad because…

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  1. It's illegal
  2. It loses time while your other pieces sleep in their starting squares
  3. It confuses the opponent
  4. Pieces get tired
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It loses time while your other pieces sleep in their starting squares

Every repeated move is a free move gifted to your opponent's development. Bring out something new instead.

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This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.

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