Napoleon I and Chess

Less people are aware that the greatest military leader ever lived on earth Naploeon I(1769 - 1821), was one of the very good chess player of his time. He was brilliant in his attacks and tactics. His favorite piece seems to be Knight as he has played excellent maneuvers by the Knight.

Here we present an example for the viewers:

A Tribute to Paul Morphy

Player who revolutionized modern chess! Read more about him- the one and only Paul Morphy

Here we present you one of his celebrated Game which is very instructive for Learners.

Nimzovitch's Seven Axioms (from My System)

1. Development is to be understood as the strategic advance of the troops toward the frontier line (the line between the fourth and fifth ranks).
2. A pawn move must not in itself be regarded as a developing move, but merely as an aid to development.
3. To be ahead in development is the ideal to be aimed for.
4. Exchange with resulting gain of tempo.
5. Liquidation, with consequent development or disembarrassment.
6. The pawn centre must be mobile.
7. There is no time for pawn hunting in the opening, except for centre pawns.

-- NIMZOVITCH