Inside look

Control the center of the board

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Develop your pieces

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Protect your king

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Watch out for pawn structure

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Use tactics to your advantage

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Be aware of your opponent's plans

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Understad pawn breaks

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Control open files and diagonals

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Keep the initiative

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Be flexible

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Inside look

Inside look

Inside look

Inside look

The Ultimate Guide To Chess Strategy

Control the center of the board

Develop your pieces

Protect your king

Watch out for pawn structure

Use tactics to your advantage

Be aware of your opponent's plans

Understad pawn breaks

Control open files and diagonals

Keep the initiative

Be flexible