ENDGAME TIPS: tip088
5. The fewer the pieces, the more important the pawns
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ByDJCA* QUEEN: Not very useful right at the start, because it may be harassed, but always powerful. Place it near the centre in the opening, behind the minor pieces – e2,d2 or f2/c2 are good squares – ready to jump out to make a raid in combination with other pieces. After some pieces have been exchanged, or you have a clear advantage, you can move the Queen further towards the little centre (e4,d4,e5,d5).
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ByDJCA(Fine) 6. Do not bring your queen out too early.
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