Power (chess)

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In the game of chess, strength is the sum of the abilities with which the various pieces can work during a game of chess. The basis are the characters , i.e. the material , and how they work. Force, space and time are three essential elements of chess theory.

Material is also the sum of the exchange values ​​of a player's chess pieces . If a player has more material than another in this sense, it is said that he has a material advantage. The power is generally related to the individual piece and can change during a game of chess. In general, a figure on the edge has less effect because it controls fewer fields there. On the other hand, due to the game situation, it may be right to put a piece on the edge, for example to start a mating attack or to gain decisive material.

Furthermore, the principle that exchanging figures reduces the possibilities of movement and thus the forces. The value of the figures must be taken into account. The same dynamic rules apply here as when positioning figures: Depending on the overall situation, an exchange can be materially worse, but positionally better.

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