why do equal trades in chess seem sus?

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Gurglee

really like you dont know whats coming if you trade

Penpaperbrains

Not all trades lead to a position wherein you'd have an advantage! Normalize avoiding trades everytime, and try to calculate 3-4 moves ahead, atleast for now.

LauchaChess

Because it might conceal deeper intentions or imbalances that can turn the game in unexpected directions.