More space, more room to maneuver, more plans on the menu.
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Space advantage
Concept
Space advantage
More space, more room to maneuver. The side with more of it avoids trades; the cramped side trades eagerly. Push pawns to claim ground, then keep the board crowded.
Remember
• More space, more maneuvering room, more plans on the table.
• Side with more space avoids trades: keep the board crowded.
• Cramped side trades eagerly: every swap eases the suffocation.
• Pushing pawns gains space but commits the structure. Weigh carefully.