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Understanding when it's OK / not OK to trade off the fianchettoed bishop

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When should you trade off a piece that's defended by two pawns?

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Trading off two rooks for queen and pawn

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Josh Waitzkin chessmaster mastery quiz - spatial advantage, trading bishops

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Why would you want to trade pieces?

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Which chess openings trade the most pieces?

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Chess strategy versus positional chess

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Ideas to keep in mind before a tournament

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Best theory-knowledge rewarding openings?

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What is a pawn hook?

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Trouble with Opening ideas for 3. g3 in the Vienna game, Falkbeer Variation

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What do the c5 and e5 breaks do in the Caro-Kann / Scandi pawn structures?

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Strategic plans for Black in Fianchetto Variation of KID

opening strategy kings-indian

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