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Questions relating to reasoning behind a move, plan, or idea
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Rook endgame book that goes through the strategy of such positions
Dvorestsky's Endgame Manual has a section dedicated to this type of ending titled "Balance on One Wing and an Extra Pawn on Another". It is 31 pages in my third edition.
It contains exactly the positi …
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Opposite side castling, pawn storm vs piece play
If unsure prefer piece play over pawn play. Pawn moves are more committal as they do not move backwards. With pieces you can probe and give your opponent problems but then move the pieces to defense …
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What do modern chess players understand about the game that previous generations did not?
This question needs a book. A rough sequence of changing understanding could be.
importance of rapid development, control the center, and activity.
importance of positional considerations over activ …
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At what level does being very aggressive stop being useful?
Rather than a point in ratings I think it is a difference in ratings. At a difference of 400 points you can mostly play how you like. I recall a game from 2-3 years ago where Aronian was playing a 2 …
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Understanding Kh1 and Be3 in the King's Indian Defense Bayonet Attack
In the Bayonet line speed is critical. White wants to crush on the queenside, Black wants to crush on the Kingside and mate. Every move must either accelerate your plan or slow your opponents plan. …
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What should I do when I have no ideas and no strategies?
When playing against another beginner who has no plan this is a good strategy. … This strategy has the benefit of helping learn about the power pieces exert across the board even when seemingly blocked. …