When to Trade Pieces in Chess || #AskAChessMasterShow Episode 11

It's a common question in chess, especially for beginner and intermediate players, to wonder,

"When should I trade pieces. When should I not trade pieces?"

It can be difficult sometimes, especially without the guidance and knowledge of when to do so. In today's episode of the #AskAChessMaster show (a show where you ask your questions and I answer them), I go through this question with two different examples of when to trade, and when not to trade, while also giving you a criteria to look out for.

The two criteria are quite simple. 

1. Try to trade off bad pieces for good pieces, and try to keep your good pieces when your opponent offers their bad pieces!

2. Exchange pieces where there is an immediate payoff that can grant you an advantage. Can you convert  your good piece advantage into another form of advantage?

I go through these two ideas in more detail in the video below, and make sure to watch until the end as there is a puzzle for you guys to solve!

Tell me if you solved it in the comment section below.

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