The most important feature of the Chess position is the activity of the pieces. This is absolutely fundamental … - Michael Stean

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Michael Stean

The most important feature of the Chess position is the activity of the pieces. This is absolutely fundamental in all phases of the game: Opening, Middlegame and especially Endgame. The primary constraint on a piece's activity is the Pawn structure

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