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Themes

Each number is a game; it opens the move where he explains the idea. Open a theme to read what it is about.

General

1. Ask what the move just allowed

   After every move, name what the position now allows that it did not a moment ago.

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2. Make one move do two jobs

   When a task can be done in a way that also does something else, do it that way. Do not tie a piece to one job if another can do it and keep working.

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Opening

1. The opening is chosen for what it teaches

   An opening can be chosen for what it teaches, such as closed positions or a structure you need practice in, not only for an advantage.

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Pawn structure

1. A weakness is only a weakness if someone can use it

   A weakened square only matters if the opponent has a piece that can get to it.

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Piece play

1. Identify the one piece that matters

   Work out which single piece the position runs on, and be willing to pay to remove it, or to keep it.

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Games

1. 10 vs DMD9584 (1535) 13 ideas B10 Caro-Kann Defense: 2.Nf3 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 · 0-1