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I am having trouble deciding whether a move such like g5 (g4 in case it is White) is worth it or not. I am looking for advice on my particular position and if possible, a general explanation for any o …

I would like to know the reason behind the very weakening move g4 recommended by Stockfish in this position:

What positional considerations must be made in order to come up with a plan for White in this position? What are the ideas behind the central squares and weaknesses that must be analyzed for both sid …

I would like to know why playing d5 in these two positions is useful for me (Black).

Today, I played this game in which I played the Queen’s Indian Defense. This position was reached: I played Be7, which is a correct move. I wonder however, why Black isn’t forced to play Bb7 in or …

Lichess told me in the analysis that was inaccurate although latter on, it pointed this move out as one of the best moves. …

I have just played a game in which there was a thematic sacrifice of the b pawn. I cannot understand why this is useful. The opening of the file cannot be attacked by White as apart from Black bishop, …

I would like to know why playing Bf5, allowing White to exchange the white-squared bishops, doubling Black's pawns is good for Black. In such situation, castling on either side seems quite unsafe for …

I recently played a chess game whose link is: https://lichess.org/pCFw1h2w/black#5 After running a computer analysis, I found that in this position: I know that even though Stockfish does not tell me …

Recently I played a chess game that started with the moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 a6 and then I played 3. c4 which according to Stockfish is inaccurate. [fen ""] 1. e4 e6 2. d4 a6 3. c4 What is the reas …

In the position below: I was Black and I was not sure how to proceed. Finally, I decided to play aggressively with g5. I know it was too risky and weakening, but I did not see what else to do. After …

I would like to know what is the reason why g5 is a necessary move for Black. I now see that what I played Bd7 is horrible as it hangs a pawn on d6 after Qb4. I cannot see why I should weaken the f5 …

Two days ago, I played, a game as Black and after the analysis I was quite surprised to see that the computer suggested, in several moves throughtout the game, the move d5. …

I have two questions about a recent game that I played on Lichess. Question 1: Why is it necessary for White to push d5 now in the game, in this position, and why is Be3 a blunder? I did play d5 …

I would like to know what compensation White gets after the pawn sacrifice 6. b4. To me, giving back the pawn just for a tempo, i.e. Bb5, does not seem to be enough.