Aha! moment

forkU · 2009-04-22T09:59:27-07:00

I have a question that I hope can get some good input. As I read the posts in these forums, I often see people ask for advice on what to study to improve. My question is along the same lines but slightly different. I would really like to know what single book, DVD or software helped you understand o

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slack

May 5, 2009

#21

Understanding pins and learning to see them really helped me out. Some are obvious, like pins against the king, but others are a lot more subtle.

The other idea that helped me is playing for squares, like paying attention to weak squares, etc. For example, if your opponent has a fianchettoed kingside, a good strategy to have is to draw that bishop out and exchange it for a knight or rook so your own bishop can take advantage of the weak squares around the king.