About PACT
PACT is a super initiative / mission to promote and support
CHESS educational programs in Andhra Pradesh & other States, UTs in India
through chess community outreach with the help and support of Local,
National & International partnerships to increase the awareness of the
educational value of Chess. PACT acts as a Guide,
and to support Players’ parents & Players in their endeavors,
later to reward for their achievements in their Chess Career.
We say it COOL, SIMPLE & STRAIGHT
Yeah, that’s right. We talk to each other openly and honestly.
Why? Because we care about working in an environment where
everyone communicates directly and respectfully.
Why are we passionate about chess?
Chess is a noble game in the world of sport. It is the most popular mind game in
the world. The game has been played since the 6th century AD and is still
fascinating the people across the globe and is the subject for medical research
professionals and computer engineers. Chess game in one fun activity that
exercises the brain.
Just as physical exercises help a person keep his muscles and bones fit and
healthy, playing chess helps a person exercise his brain and keep it fit and healthy.
Playing chess will strengthen kids mental capabilities and make brain a healthy
one. A good game of chess is equivalent to a visit to the gym for having a workout
of aerobic exercises.
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Benefits for PACT Member
MENTORING : PACT programme features
Visualizations and Interactions that
help your Family/players quickly
understand concepts, the variety of
chess topics, the usefulness of
chess coaching and ways to prepare
for tournaments.
PRACTICE : PACT is loaded with numerous
chess practice materials which makes
practising chess a fun experience. It
helps your kids through the initial
learning phase and takes you
through the more advanced planning
and strategy.
PRODUCTIVITY : PACT programme trusts that
Chess trains the brain to focus
for extended periods, reducing
distractions and increasing
productivity in other tasks that
require sustained attention.
DEVELOPMENT : PACT programmes analyze a
player's games and identify
strengths and weaknesses,
helping them develop their
potential.
SKILLS : Key Chess skills like Visualization,
Calculation, Tactics, Evaluation /
Analysis, Strategy, Openings and End
games will be regularly monitored
through PACT observatory tools and
methods to guide players obtain
such skills in lesser time.
X-ray Attack
Strategic Impact: It is a hidden power. For example, a Rook on e1 can "X-ray" the enemy King on e8 even if the file is currently closed. If the pieces in the middle move, the attack is suddenly "revealed." It is also used defensively to protect a square that is currently occupied by an enemy piece (e.g., defending a promotion square through an enemy blocker).
Key Aspects of an X-ray Attack
Indirect Attack: A piece (e.g., Bishop on a1) attacks an enemy piece (e.g., Rook on h8) through another object (e.g., Pawn on d4).
Defensive X-ray: A piece can defend a friendly piece through an enemy piece, which is a common defensive tactic.
Differences from Skewer: While often confused with a skewer, an X-ray specifically refers to attacking through an opponent's piece, whereas a skewer attacks the front piece forcing it to move and expose the piece behind it.