Positional elements

Here's a list.

There are different levels of appreciation, from Know-That to Know-How

I've heard of it...
I can recognise it in a position or a game
I pay attention to it when choosing a move
I know a model game = I know enough about it to win a game with it when it is the main thing going on = I can make an effective plan based on it
I can judge how important it is in a more complex position

activity

Bishop pair (two Bishops)

blockade

centre

classic (Italian) diagonal

Greek diagonal

half-open file

long diagonal

open file

pawn lever see pawn break

pawn: isolated Queen's (IQP)

Chess Tips

MIDDLEGAME TIPS:

* You mustn't ignore genuine threats, but don't be panicked or distracted by them - especially when faced with a King's-side attack [when you must pursue your own attack with extra vigour.]. Don't worry needlessly, resulting in panic and retreat - you need to keep active and keep counterplay.

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