Questions tagged [space]
Questions relating to territory controlled by each side.
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What to do with space?
I sometimes find that after an opening, I have created "space" for myself, and control most of the board. But then I'm not sure what to do next.
For instance (0 6 time control on Lichess, me ...
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What are the benefits of having a space advantage in a closed position?
I notice that in my closed games when I find myself with an advantage in space, I have more mobility for my pieces and thats all good but once I reach this position I'm never really able to find a ...
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Why is 1. Nf3 not nearly as popular as 1.e4 and 1.d4?
The opening move 1. Nf3 is considered as a perfectly sound opening and it is popular, but not nearly as popular as 1.e4 and 1.d4. Here are my thoughts about this:
In most openings, white will make ...
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What is 'space' on a chessboard?
I know, I know, this sounds like a ridiculous question, but bear with me.
As an example of my lack of understanding, let's take the advanced variation of the French defense.
[title "Advanced ...
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