Positional Play

A good position is one where:-

• the pieces influence the center,
• the line pieces are on open lines,
• the pawn structure is good, and
• the King's role is appropriate to the phase of the game.

A bad position is one where:-

• the pieces ignore the center,
• the line pieces are on closed lines,
• the pawn structure is weak, or
• the King's role is inappropriate.

In a game between masters, an advantage in any one of these factors can be enough to win the game.So try these and work your way to master the art of gaining good position.

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