Pieces & Activity
What is a active in chess?
- Pieces
- Activity
- Coordination
An active piece is doing useful work: it controls important squares, attacks targets, or supports a plan. When a piece is active, it makes your threats easier to create and your opponent's defense harder.
What to look for on the board
- Does the piece attack useful squares?
- Can it join a tactic or attack?
- Is it better than the opponent's matching piece?
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