Originally posted by AlpineXazax
Heh, I knew most of that. Dont plan to read a book in a few days and im looking for ways to make a draw when i am down peices. Also, how to mate people when i am up peices.
Here's some Basic rules to increase your drawing chances. Obviously, every position must be evaluated for it's tactical and positional possibilities... but these rules will help you in the long run.
* When down on material EXCHANGE PAWNS! Cause a minor piece and king on the board cannot mate against you.
* Likewise, if you are down on pawns try to keep from exchanging pieces.
* Keep opposite colored bishops for the endgame. If you have a bishop against opposite colored bishop it usually takes a 2 pawn advantage to win.
* Rooks belong BEHIND passed pawns! Remember that.
* Knights are more valuable than rooks in a closed pawn structure.
* The bishop pair will kick butt in OPEN positions. Hence, do not make pawn exchanges to open the game if your opponent has the bishop pair.
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