Stop Trading Pieces Randomly

Описание: In this classical game,
Vasily Smyslov shows how to handle exchanges the right way.

Trading pieces isn’t just about material value.

It’s about:

--- Control of key squares
--- Piece activity
--- Pawn structure
--- Which pieces remain on the board

One correct exchange gave Black long-term control of d4.
Another trade turned an active piece into a passive defender.

If you want to improve strategically, you must learn how to justify your trades.

Don’t exchange automatically.
Exchange with a reason.

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