The 2 paragraphs beginning with "Controlling the center..." may well be the most useful that I've read all year. I've lost MANY winning positions due to a single-minded focus on trading pieces when ahead so... thank you for this column! I feel fortunate to have run into you at the Wachusett Chess Club.
this article is superbly helpful. I was in a game where I had a 'winning position', but converting it was superbly tricky. Eventually, though, I won. The engine points out all sorts of crazy tricks but ultimately we can't play with computer accuracy.
The 2 paragraphs beginning with "Controlling the center..." may well be the most useful that I've read all year. I've lost MANY winning positions due to a single-minded focus on trading pieces when ahead so... thank you for this column! I feel fortunate to have run into you at the Wachusett Chess Club.
Glad you found it helpful!
Dave!!! You know Nate as well?
Nate, you are way beyond me as a player. I have found problematic patterns in my games; fixing them is hard! Very interesting post, thanks.
Really nice article
this article is superbly helpful. I was in a game where I had a 'winning position', but converting it was superbly tricky. Eventually, though, I won. The engine points out all sorts of crazy tricks but ultimately we can't play with computer accuracy.