Is chess a tactical game?

Is chess a tactical game?

Is chess a tactical game?

Chess is generally reckoned to be primarily a tactical game, whereas Go has more of a balance of strategy and tactics. Initiative - In both games having the initiative can give one control of the course of the game (for a while, at least).

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Why is chess a mans game?
Because chess is often considered to be the ultimate intellectual activity, male dominance at chess is often cited as an example of innate male intellectual superiority.
2024-02-02 00:21:15


Is chess a childrens game?
It's a game for kids and adults who never really grew up. GMs are actually getting younger and younger. There are more of them between 25-30 than there were 30 years ago. I'd say chess is more of an adults game, but there are a lot of gifted kids that are extremely good at chess at ages as young as 10 and 11.
2024-01-17 11:30:27


What is the difference between a strategic game and a tactical game?
Tactical games are generally those where on your turn you make a move to your greatest advantage as the board can significantly change between turns. Strategic games are more about making moves over several turns that are aimed at a game winning maximum gain in the long turn (which hopefully will seal your victory).
2024-01-08 03:55:05


Is chess a lucky game?
In chess, there is no luck at all because there is no factor that is not under the influence of the players. The move that a player executes is under his complete responsibility, as all the information about the game being played (position, material, etc) is available for both players all the time.
2023-12-09 02:09:14