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Gaining Space 1
The chessboard consists of 64 squares, and controlling this space is crucial. The more space you have, the freer and stronger your pieces can move. By advancing your pieces and pawns, you make it harder for your opponent to develop and maneuver. Gaining space ensures your pieces can use the most important lines and diagonals to dominate the game.
What does "gaining space" mean in chess? Gaining space means positioning your pieces and pawns in such a way that they control a larger area of the board. Often, this is done by pushing pawns forward, especially in the center. By gaining space, you often force your opponent to move their pieces to less favorable squares.