Strategy Any phase Rating 1000-1500

Simplification

Simplifying means trading pieces to make your job easier. When you're ahead, swaps bring you closer to a winning endgame; when you're under pressure, they take the sting out of your opponent's attack. Fewer pieces, clearer position.

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Source for further study: Heisman, A Guide to Chess Improvement.