Example:You trade a light-squared bishop for the a-file rook. You find that light squares become a problem. Solution:put the pressure on him by attacking the a-file. If his h-rook moves over, attack the h-file. And if his h-rook moves to row 2 at any time, instantly conquer row 1 and try to windmill.
winning the exchange but losing the battle!
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Yes, thank you for your comment. I like the idea of "putting pressure on him" and I am of aware of Capablanca's strategy of simplifying into a winning endgame; but it is the middle game complications that concern me, especially when they are of a closed nature.
Repeatedly checking the opponent's king and picking up material are made all the more easier when the it's a closed game. A rook on the a-file, h-file or row 1 can be deadly in those situations, where many potential defenders are often threatened or trapped.
Very instructive comment Estragon, thank you. I wanted to post a game but don't quite know how to do it. Any instruction on this Pawnupzuzu?
When you comment, under the gray bar that contains your name, where you are, "Member since:" and "Member points", there is a lighter gray bar. Click the button to the left - the 4x4 square with light and dark brown squares.
That will bring up a "Chess Wizard". You can make your game from there.
Any advice on how to play a game when you are up on the exchange; specifically when you trade a bishop for rook? I've noticed that the color diagonal of the bishop traded off becomes quite a problem!