Animals
We introduce the animals in this section. As you read about the background of these animals and their relationship with chess, you will enjoy the spirit of this book--fun!
The Elephant Ears Opening
 Would you like to be a huge powerful elephant in chess? There are several ways. Key moves are 1. ..., a6 and 2. ..., h6. Then you can have big ears in chess. Is there any other way to be an elephant in chess? Oh, Yes! Elephants have great memories, so read lots and lots of chess books until you have a brain the size of an elephant!
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The Kangaroo
How far can you hop? Can you hop farther than a cricket? A bunny? Put your black king bishop in your pouch and hop all the way from f8 to b4. That's called the Kangaroo Opening! 1. d4, e6 2. c4, Bb4+ |
 The Pelican
How would you like to have a giant beak to scoop up pieces? That will make your opponent cry. Just be sure and leave his King, or through his tears he will accuse you of cheating. 1. d4, c5 2. Nf3, Nc6 3. d4, cxd4 4. Nxd4, Nf6 5. Nc3, e5 6. Ndb5, d6 |
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The Dragon
Some people say dragons have never really existed except in fairy tales. Maybe back when Kings and Queens and Princesses lived in Castles, and Knights fought noble fights for ladies fair .. Oh, wait! That sounds like the chess world, doesn't it? I guess if there is any place left in the world where dragons really do exist - it would be in the world of chess. 1. e4, c5 2. Nf3, d6 3. d4, cxd4 4. Nxd4, Nf6 5. Nc3, g6 6. Be3, Bg7 |
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The Orangutan
Would you like to have really, really long arms that stretch wayyyyyyy out? You could swing your body from branch to branch and reach almost anything. 1. b4, e6 2. Bb2
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The Zebra 
Maybe you're more of a zebra person. Do you have a totally annoying little brother or sister that copies everything you do until you feel like you are going insane? Mom and Dad are no help, I bet. Don't worry. There's a way to make that little monster useful. 1. a4, a5 2. c4, c5 3. e4, e5 4. g4, g5. See the pretty stripes? Lots of good places for zebras to frolic in this opening. Zebras and horses like outposts. Outposts are squares where zebras are protected by friendly pawns and safe from enemy pawns. How many outposts can you see on the chessboard in the flowerbed? |
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