What is Positional Play?

Positional Play in chess refers to the strategy that prioritizes long-term aspects of a game rather than immediate material or tactical considerations. It involves the structuring of chess pieces and controlling key squares on the board to obtain strategic advantages such as superior mobility, greater space, a better pawn structure, superior piece activity, or better king safety. Positional play involves making moves with the aim of improving the position of one's pieces and pawns, and in doing so, affecting the overall dynamics and balance of the game.