
Sound familiar?
That child who only loves attacking. Chasing the other king across the board is the whole fun of chess. They never find time to castle, and when forced to defend, they lose interest in the game.
Erling attacks the same way, and he will give away a pawn early just to get going. His courage is the best thing about him. Against Erling, your child learns two steps in order: first take what he gives and keep your own king safe, then, when his charge runs out, attack the king he never castled.
Erling's signature moves
Three things to watch for in a game against Erling.
In every example, Erling plays the black pieces.
The early pawn gift
In some openings he gives you a pawn on purpose, so his pieces can charge forward faster.
Everything forward
His pieces rush into your half as fast as they can, even his queen. Answer by bringing out your own pieces.
The king that never castled
He almost never castles. His king stays in the middle, where a check can reach it.