Central Command

“The ‘Central Player’ always has the better prospects... The importance of the center, that is to say the complex of squares in the middle of the board, as a base for further operations, is beyond question…. Without healthy conditions in the center, a healthy position is definitely unthinkable.” (Aron Nimzovich, My System) Central Command is a group for Chess Players from around the world and of all strengths. We share chess ideas, strategies and tactics through your favorite chess books, your games, GM tournaments and current events but with a focus on the central squares: d4, e4, d5 & e5. We are dedicated to learning and sharing central strategies with each other and putting them to practice in our games and tournaments here at Chess.com.