White’s play was incredibly passive but the point of the video about trying to gain time or avoiding trades that help your opponent gain development/time makes perfect sense. Some players trade just to release tension, which only makes sense if the position or concrete tactical considerations point towards releasing tension because tension can restrict an opponent’s freedom of movement, flexibility & options. Good subject, not often explained so clearly. Cheers!
White’s play was incredibly passive but the point of the video about trying to gain time or avoiding trades that help your opponent gain development/time makes perfect sense. Some players trade just to release tension, which only makes sense if the position or concrete tactical considerations point towards releasing tension because tension can restrict an opponent’s freedom of movement, flexibility & options. Good subject, not often explained so clearly. Cheers!