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When to Exchange Pieces in Chess
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Jul 27, 2020
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LorneLikesCorn wrote:
Flexing his trophies in the video intro 😂😂😂
Hehe 
Who said they were mine 
Jul 28, 2020
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super108 wrote:
Wow, it looks so easy, but I never realized that. Okay, you definitely deserve more followers, and your Youtube channel is great! Keep it up.
Thank you so much @super108, your compliment made my day 
Np, Thank you so much for your videos, they're really helpful.
Jul 28, 2020
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Additionally, trade pieces to tame your opponent’s attack, and when you are ahead in material. I’m always amazed at how many lower ranked players who are a piece down will eagerly start trading rooks, queens, etc. go figure.
Jul 28, 2020
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ex_submariner wrote:
Additionally, trade pieces to tame your opponent’s attack, and when you are ahead in material. I’m always amazed at how many lower ranked players who are a piece down will eagerly start trading rooks, queens, etc. go figure.
You're actually right, that you should trade pieces when you are already up material, but I think of that more as a "beginner rule", and urge people to move away from these ideas as they get better. There are always exceptions, and it's important to figure out when they occur. Thank you for the comment though!
Sneakiest_Of_Snakes wrote:
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.
Consider subscribing here, so I can continue producing high-quality, educational content tailored to your needs!
Thank you! I have always had difficulty in deciding whether or not to exchange pieces
Jul 28, 2020
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One other general rule is to trade pieces when you are in a cramped position, and avoid exchanges when you have an advantage in controlled space.
The reasoning is obvious... three pieces rattling around inside a cramped position are much less constricted than six pieces stuffed into the same cramped position.
Jul 28, 2020
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KnightAttack1567 wrote:
Sneakiest_Of_Snakes wrote:
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.
Consider subscribing here, so I can continue producing high-quality, educational content tailored to your needs!
Thank you! I have always had difficulty in deciding whether or not to exchange pieces
Thank you for the compliment!
Jul 28, 2020
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i-shot-the-sheriff wrote:
man, you need to be ruthless to become WC. you might need a new username.
Your name is perfect
Jul 28, 2020
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MarcoDiazz wrote:
Great video!
Thank you Great profile pic
Aug 1, 2020
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#16
xiaotonghuang9 wrote:
Thanks for the tips!
It helped me in my games!
Anytime! Any questions in the future, make sure to ask!
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.
Consider subscribing here, so I can continue producing high-quality, educational content tailored to your needs!