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Understanding Chess
Exchanges
By
Bagheri & Salehzadeh
Quality Chess
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UNDERSTANDING CHESS EXCHANGES
Preface
Exchanging pieces in chess is a subject lying deep within the foundations of our positional
understanding. In reality, exchanging in chess bears many similarities to the sort of exchanges we
can observe in economics, or the trades happening in our daily lives; the more profitable these
exchanges are, the better it is for us.
Chess grandmasters are fully aware of the importance of exchanges and are always on the lookout
for instances where a proper exchange might be profitable.
In this book, we have tried to strip complex games of their mysterious aura and break them down
into simpler components, giving clear-cut explanations, and practical advice when necessary. We
have tried our best to give the readers an easy interpretation of why grandmasters make certain
decisions, and especially: how they decide which pieces need to be exchanged, and which need
to stay on the board.
Of course, in this book, we will not only talk about exchanging pieces. It is impossible to conduct
any discussion on strategy without firm knowledge of the basics, and we will very often dip
our toes into many different aspects of positional chess, trying to shed light on as many basic
principles as possible.
Most of the games in this book were played in the modern era, many even featuring young,
up-and-coming talents that are still on their rise to the top. We did not want to rely on the already
heavily discussed classics: chess is an insanely rich game, and instructive games are played every
day by the strongest players of our time. Why not try to learn directly from them?
We hope that in this book you will be able to find many golden tips, the results of years of
experience, that will help you improve your game.
Join us on this adventurous journey.
GM Amir Bagheri, FIDE Trainer Mohammad Reza Salehzadeh
August 2023
Contents
Preface
Key to Symbols used
3
6
7
Chapter One: Exchanges and Piece Activity
Improve your Worst-Placed Piece
Exchanging for Prophylaxis
Exchanging for Space
What Remains is Important
Exchanging in the Opening
Denying the Exchange
No Prejudice
The Duel
Breaking the Principle
Timing
Conclusion
Exercises
Solutions
7
22
23
25
27
30
34
38
44
48
53
54
58
71
Chapter Two: Exchanges and Space
Minor Pieces
Rooks
King
Space and Piece Activity
Playing with less Space
Exceptions to the Rules
Checkmate over Space
Overprotection
Conclusion
Exercises
Solutions
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75
79
81
85
98
103
107
109
110
113
123
Chapter Three: Exchanges and Attack
Removing a Vital Defender
The Fianchettoed Bishop
Facilitating a Breakthrough
No Time to Lose
123
126
130
133

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