Humane Chess

Taking into consideration that the concept of 'defensive play' always implies the planning of a counterattack, prophylaxis in chess stands out as one of the most efficient defensive resources in the practical development of the game. It involves a strategic approach of taking preventive measures to avoid potential problems that an opponent might pose, while preparing tactical resources to gain certain strategic advantages that may not be immediately obvious. Prophylaxis is a crucial concept of the skill at chess because it enables the player to control the game and thwart the opponent's plans before they fully materialize. However, it also demands a nuanced understanding of the position and the potential threats that may arise, requiring precise positional analysis and the ability to balance defense with the pursuit of opportunities to implement one's own initiatives. Prophylactic thinking is also a distinctive feature of the positional nuances of strategy, by preventin...

The approach applied in developing a more offensive (or defensive) stance as the predominant strategic factor of the game assigns its distinctive "character" to the opening phase, a concept that significantly influences individual preparation and natural playing style in chess. Combinative Approach It focuses on openings aimed at achieving early tactical complications, often at the expense of material sacrifices and certain positional concessions to hinder the opponent from executing their plans or to directly neutralize them and establish the initiative. It emphasizes the sequential calculation of precise attack and defense variations. The nuances that typically distinguish this approach include: Rapid mobilization of major pieces. Dynamic clearance of lines. Pawn sacrifices. Examples: 1.e4 c5, 2.Nf3 a6, 3.d4 cxd4, 4.Nxd4 Nf6, 5.Nc3 e5, 6.Nf3 Bb4, 7.Nxe5 Qe7   1.e4 d5, 2.exd5 Nf6, 3.c4 e6, 4.dxe6 Bxe6   1.e4 e5, 2.f4 exf4, 3.Nf3 g5, 4.h4 g4, 5.Ne5 1.e4 e5, 2.d4 exd4, 3....