Chess strategy and tactics

"Strategy requires thought; tactics requires observation." - Max Euwe

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In chess, tactics are short-term maneuvers which serve to gain a quick advantage over the adversary (if attacking) or to prevent him or her from gaining it (if defending). They are more of a reaction to a position than a plan. Strategy, on the other hand, deals with the resolution of long-term problems in achieving a goal through careful thought and planning. Tactics can be seen as specific ways to deal with strategic problems.

Related Topics:
Chess - Tactics - Strategy

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In describing tactics and strategy, we will use the algebraic chess notation.

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