MIDDLEGAME TIPS: tip114
* The struggle of Bishop(s) against Knight(s) is crucial: the Bishops are not always better but in all positions you must strive to make your minor piece(s) better, or make the position suit them more.
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ByDJCA* If the pieces don’t suggest what plan you must adopt, the Pawns will.
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ByDJCA* 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.
ENDGAME TIPS: tip156
ByDJCA6. Keep a flexible, sound pawn formation: avoid doubled, isolated and blockaded pawns.