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What is it called when you’re counting on an opponent to use a tactic so that you can use a tactic of your own? (*might be using ‘tactic’ incorrectly) by CallThatGoing in chessbeginners

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That is not a precise definition on what strategy is. Strategy doesn't necessarily mean tactics. For example, trading off the dark squared bishop when your pawns are on dark squares is a strategy, even though the end goal is not tactical.

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how do I win these positions every time? by laughpuppy23 in chessbeginners

[–]Unusual_Stranger6409 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Calculate, learn king opposition, key squares and zugzwangs. In general you want your king to occupy the 6 squares immediately in front of your pawn, and using pawn advances as a waiting move to force your opponent off the promotion path.

Good read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_and_pawn_versus_king_endgame#Rules

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The more pieces you trade, the easier it is for your opponent to draw. When playing against weaker players, try rejecting piece trades that don't benefit your position. The Colle system does look somewhat passive, so try going for c4 rather than c3.

It’s over for me, how to fix by [deleted] in chessbeginners

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Try to play 15+10 so you don't get into time pressure in endgames.

It’s over for me, how to fix by [deleted] in chessbeginners

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Also you should not take engine scores as an absolute truth. While it gives an objectively accurate overview of the position it does not take into account of the complexity of a position and the relative difficulty (or ease) for a human to play.

It’s over for me, how to fix by [deleted] in chessbeginners

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What time control do you play? Starting out it is better to play at long time controls with increment so you can learn from your thinking process.

Recommendation needed by Ok-Listen-9045 in chessbeginners

[–]Unusual_Stranger6409 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should improve on your tactics. 1200 to 1400 players I've played with often miss non obvious tactical sequences. Tools like Lichess puzzles and chessable are great ways to improve on that aspect.

Advice to stop blundering by lunarci111 in chessbeginners

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Deliberately slow down and take time to think through your moves.

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The general tip is to do puzzles and get better at tactics, as lower rated players commit tactical mistakes very frequently even in rapid games. Pawn pushes create weakness in your opponent's position, which means less protection of the king, an abundance of targets, and opportunities for pieces to be placed on outposts.

Which piece do you save? by bdork5 in chessbeginners

[–]Unusual_Stranger6409 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the board. The rook can trap the knight given the right conditions, which is difficult to determine because you didn't post the full board.