Chess: 900 to 1800

Defending worse positions: activity first

A passive defender loses slowly; an active one makes the win hard. Trade pawns, keep pieces active.

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Three steps: two explanations and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1400.

Defending worse positions: activity first The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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