Assessment of positions:
Study of position can be easier with the following rules:
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Material relationship between the forces
Presence of direct threats
Position of kings, their safety
Possession of open lines
Pawn structure, weak and strong squares
The centre and space
Development and position of pieces
Reference points:
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King safety
Activity of pieces
Material
All other factors like:
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Pawn structure
ii) Weaknesses
iii) Space advantage
iv) Passed pawns
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Control of centre
vi) Bishop pair