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Intractable

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4. If you find yourself ahead in material (e.g., you are a knight up),

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 07:39 PM

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start sacrifice-trading equivalent pieces to simplify the board.

Trade a knight for a knight or bishop. Rook for rook. Queen for queen. ~~King for king.~~

A simple board is an easily won board.

I've heard the exception is pawns. Keep as many pawns as possible. This will keep your opponent chasing pawns while you clean up.

I haven't played a game in 30 years.

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